A weather system moving through North Georgia on Thursday will finally knock out all the humidity that has provided fuel to daily showers and storms this week.
The cold front will eventually push off to the south, ushering in drier air and limiting rain chances, according to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan. It won’t eliminate the rain entirely, he said.
“There’s still going to be some storms to dodge here and there today and tomorrow, but not many,” Monahan said. “Much more sunshine. We’ll be up near 90 for a high.”
After widespread downpours earlier this week dumped inches of rain across North Georgia, isolated storms are only 30% likely Thursday, according to Channel 2. Friday will see another 30% chance of rain.
“For Friday, we’re going to start the morning dry and into the afternoon just a couple of pop-up downpours,” Monahan said. “Most of us will stay dry on Friday, but we’re going to look out for that haze and smoke in the sky tomorrow afternoon.”
Monahan said the cold front providing some relief from the rain and humidity is the same that will allow smoke from California wildfires to filter into North Georgia. He is expecting moderate to heavy smoke to make its way to the state Friday, resulting in hazy skies and exacerbating breathing issues for sensitive groups.
“Overall, rain chances are going down, we’re going to have more sunshine and heat is going to start to build,” he said.
After projected highs of 89 degrees Thursday and Friday, Atlanta is expected to reach the 90s on Saturday, according to the latest forecast.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
There is no rain falling Thursday morning, but road hazards are impacting traffic in Cobb and DeKalb County.
In Cobb, power poles and lines are down on Foxcroft Trail near Leafwood Drive, according to police. Authorities expect the road to be shut down for the next six hours.
And in Decatur, a fallen tree limb knocked out power and is blocking Nelson Ferry Road near Scott Boulevard. Traffic on Scott is not impacted, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
Credit: JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM
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