Saturday morning started off warm in metro Atlanta, and it’s only expected to get hotter as the day goes on.
North Georgia residents can expect plenty of sunshine this weekend, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Eboni Deon said.
Good Saturday morning, Braselton! Beautiful start to the day. #sunrise pic.twitter.com/sLXpzkFcW4
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@EboniDeonWSB) August 8, 2020
“We are seeing lots of sunshine this morning,” she said. “It’s already starting to warm up in Atlanta.”
It’s expected to reach 91 degrees by 2 p.m., and with just a 10% chance of afternoon showers, it should be a great day to get outside.
The heat is on this weekend. It will feel like the upper 90s to near 100°. I'm tracking it for you this morning on WSB. pic.twitter.com/HCLkm1PeF4
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@EboniDeonWSB) August 8, 2020
“Find ways to keep cool, especially if you’re planning on spending any time outdoors today,” Deon said. “It’s one of those days where you just want to take it easy.”
In Cobb County, an overturned tanker truck is blocking Roswell Road in both directions at North Marietta Parkway, the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center reported.
**UPDATE** Cobb Co.: Overturned tanker truck...Roswell rd at N Marietta Pkwy, all lanes remain blocked in both directions. Use N or S Marietta Pkwy as alternates. https://t.co/2hvjWkI3bV #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/ZrNwaq2k9o
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 8, 2020
The crash is causing some delays in the area, and drivers are urged to take North Marietta Parkway or South Marietta Parkway to avoid the congestion.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
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