After an unusually rainy February, a sunny weekend has brought some welcome relief to metro Atlanta residents.
The nice weather is expected to stick around through Sunday, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Eboni Deon said.
Enjoy the sunshine while you can, however, because rain is expected to return to North Georgia on Monday.
Since Jan. 1, Atlanta has seen nearly 17.5 inches of rainfall. That’s up almost 10 inches from the city’s average of 7.72 through this time of the year.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
“Take advantage of the dry weather because once the rain returns — you know the drill — it’s going to stick around,” Deon said.
Sunday is expected to get off to a pretty chilly start, so it might be best to bring a jacket to any early morning activities.
Things should start to warm up about noon ahead of an afternoon high of 57 degrees.
A dry weekend is expected. Temperatures will be warming up.
— NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) February 22, 2020
The High Temperatures for Sunday are indicated in the graphic.#gawx pic.twitter.com/h3bkdVutgL
The Atlanta Beltline will undoubtedly be crowded this weekend, but emergency repairs will keep one section blocked off, according to the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. A sinkhole near the Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall restaurant prompted crews to close the walking trail between Irwin Street and Montag Circle.
RELATED: Portion of Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail closed for sinkhole repairs
Officials with the Beltline aren’t sure how long the closure will last.
Do you go to the Beltline? Well, a massive sinkhole has formed near a popular spot along it.
— Lauren Pozen (@LaurenPozenSN1) February 21, 2020
It opened up near Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall.
We're with crews as they work to repair it and I'm working to see just how long it will be closed off for. Catch my report at 4. pic.twitter.com/a9dUqibRTq
By Monday, a warm front moving through the state is expected to bring widespread rain that could be heavy at times, Deon said.
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