Those hoping to get a break from the muggy conditions, sticky heat and daily storms will not find it Monday.
Yet another wet day is in the forecast for North Georgia, according to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan. The rain is getting started early with some showers falling in northern Fulton and Forsyth counties, making for a wet ride on Ga. 400 for the Monday morning commute.
“We’re just in this pattern where there’s tropical moisture and mugginess out there that you’re gonna get that chance of rain anywhere, and at any time,” Monahan said.
North Georgia has not been able to break out of the tropical moisture since Tropical Storm Elsa passed through last week. Monahan said there will be more clouds than sunshine Monday with a 70% chance of rain, and Tuesday’s rain chance remains high at 60%.
“You’re going to need that umbrella with you pretty frequently Monday and Tuesday,” he said. “Pack it with you Wednesday, but less of a chance of needing it” with a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms.
The morning hours will be the best time to get outside Monday, Monahan said. The best chance for heavy downpours is after lunchtime, he said, when temperatures reach the mid-80s. Atlanta’s projected high is 86 degrees.
The showers and storms will become more widespread early this afternoon and turn scattered by evening, he said. The evening commute, “is going to be a soggy one,” according to Monahan.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Despite the early showers, there are no major delays on any metro Atlanta interstates or highways, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
“No worries metrowide,” traffic reporter Mark Arum said at 6:30 a.m. “Lighter than normal if you are about to leave the house.”
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