Atlanta’s summer pattern of heat and afternoon showers is expected to continue through the weekend.
Sunday’s high should reach 90 degrees in the city, but scattered showers could put a damper on those outdoor plans, especially later in the afternoon, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Eboni Deon said.
There’s only a 30% chance of rain expected, and it won’t be very widespread, according to the latest forecast. But those looking to spend the day outside may want to bring an umbrella along just in case. After a relatively clear morning, scattered storms are expected to pop up about 4 p.m.
“For our Sunday afternoon, we’ll be heating up to a high of 90 degrees, which is about where we should be for this time of year,” Deon said. “It will be a little bit hotter, but drier, too. I don’t think the rain will wash out your plans, but there is that possibility.”
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Temperatures across metro Atlanta will get even warmer to kick off the workweek. Monday should be sunny with a high of 93 degrees and just a 10% showers before rain returns on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Atlanta’s major sports teams are playing away games this weekend, so drivers shouldn’t have any stadium traffic to compete with. But the Georgia Department of Transportation has several construction projects underway that could lead to delays on area interstates.
In Cobb County, drivers should keep an eye out for daytime lane closures along Powder Springs Road for an ongoing widening project. And farther south, lane closures will be installed on Veterans Memorial Parkway to continue a resurfacing project, GDOT said.
In Clayton County, several lanes will be closed near the I-75 junction with I-285 this weekend for a road-widening project. Drivers should also expect lane closures at the I-285/Ga. 400 interchange as construction continues there.
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