Thursday is off to a dry start in metro Atlanta, but afternoon showers are expected to move in after lunch.
While the rain shouldn’t be very widespread, those heading out to school or work may want to pack an umbrella just in case, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
Currently, metro Atlanta is just dealing with the heat. The temperature in the city is already in the mid-70s ahead of a high of 91 degrees, according to Channel 2.
“Short sleeves and shorts,” Monahan said. “It’s going to be a hot early August afternoon.”
The early summer sunrises are getting later and the late summer sunsets are getting earlier -- we get about 45 minutes less daylight now than we did on the first day of summer! @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/VJSAe2q82t
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) August 6, 2020
Wet weather will be added to the mix around 1 p.m., when isolated showers are expected to make their way east from Alabama, according to the latest forecast. They should stick around for much of the afternoon before clearing out this evening.
“There are gonna be a few showers and storms on the way home from school later on.” Monahan said.
Atlanta’s warm weather is expected to linger through the weekend, with afternoon highs in the low 90s for the next three days. The weekend is also looking a little drier as the chance of rain drops to 20% Friday and 10% Saturday.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
An overnight crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer is still causing delays in the southbound lanes of I-75 in Cherokee County. All lanes were blocked at Ga. 92, but two lanes have since reopened, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
Making Progress with this Tractor Trailer Crash on I-75/sb south of SR-92 (exit 277) the two right lanes are now open. Tough delays remain leaving Acworth. Stick w/@wsbradio @wsbtv for updates #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/ATDtPd2Ciq
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 6, 2020
Crews are still working to remove the overturned truck, and drivers heading south out of Bartow County are urged to take U.S. 41 or I-575 to avoid the delays.
Farther south, delays are improving after a crash on I-75 North at Windy Hill Road cleared just after 6 a.m., the Traffic Center reported.
Better News! Crash has Cleared on I-75/nb at Windy Hill Rd. (exit 260) all lanes are now open. Delays are improving https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/AKlk4ddR7U
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 6, 2020
The wreck, which involved at least two vehicles, temporarily blocked three northbound lanes around 5:30 a.m. Fortunately, traffic is headed away from from the city.
TRAVEL ADVISORY remains with this Crash on I-75/nb at Windy Hill Rd. (exit 260), three left lanes are blocked. Expect slight delays into Marietta. Stay with @wsbtv @wsbradio for updates #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/xbJy60oNOm
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 6, 2020
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