May in Atlanta is starting off on a high note with nearly perfect weather forecast for this Saturday.
Predicted to be mostly sunny with low humidity, the day will start with low temperatures in the mid-50s before warming to a high of 79. “As we head into the afternoon, a mostly sunny sky and it’s going to be warm,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brad Nitz said. “Temperatures up in the upper 70s, close to 80, but low humidity.”
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
“It’s going to be a nice day to get outside this Saturday,” Nitz said.
Sunday will be a bit cloudier and more humid, with showers and thunderstorms moving into the metro Atlanta area for the beginning of the workweek. Warm temperatures will be offset by high chances of rain Monday through Wednesday.
An active weather pattern returns next week. pic.twitter.com/cMRrLXmpqz
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 30, 2021
“We’re entering an active wet-weather pattern,” Nitz said. “But before we get to that, we’re going to enjoy a great weekend!”
Weekend, Evening Lane Closures on I-75 NB, SB at I-285; From Forrest Pkwy Entrance Ramp to I-75 NB, Closed through August, Detour in Place - https://t.co/MiQFgNV2lp
— Georgia DOT ATL (@GDOTATL) April 30, 2021
Major traffic events are not expected around town this weekend, though the Atlanta Hawks have a home game at State Farm Arena Saturday evening at 8 p.m. The Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United will both play away games Saturday.
Roadwork south of Atlanta will begin this weekend, changing the traffic pattern at I-75 North with the closure of the entrance ramp from Forrest Parkway. This on-ramp to the interstate will be closed for a construction project through August. Drivers will be directed to a detour onto I-75 South from Forrest Parkway, then onto the flyover ramp back to I-75 North.
In DeKalb County, contractors will install lane closures on Turner Hill Road and Covington Highway as they resurface Ga.124. There will also be lane closures around the junction of I-285 and Ga. 400 as the Transform 285/400 project continues.
» For a detailed forecast, visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution weather page.
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