With 90-degree temps and a 40% chance of rain in the forecast, short sleeves, sunglasses and an umbrella are a must on Wednesday,
“We’ve got the heat. We’ve got the humidity. We’ve got August in Georgia,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
Wednesday is expected to be the 29th day with 90-degree temperatures so far this year. The predicted high in Atlanta is 91, according to Channel 2.
The morning is starting off in the low and mid-70s. While things are relatively dry, a few areas are seeing pop-up showers, Monahan said.
The afternoon could bring more storms, according to Channel 2.
“Around 1 o’clock, showers and storms will be scattered across metro Atlanta,” Monahan said.
Keeping an eye on a few showers this morning across north Georgia -- and more scattered storms this afternoon.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) August 5, 2020
See you on Channel 2! @wsbtv
However, things will dry out later. Rain chances drop to 30% Thursday and Friday, according to the latest forecast.
It’s a fairly easy ride through metro Atlanta, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. There are only a few traffic hangups.
A water main break prompted authorities to shut down lanes on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive between Lynhurst and Hamilton E. Holmes drives in Atlanta, the Traffic Center reported.
Heads Up, Atlanta!!! Water Main Break shuts down lanes on MLK Jr. Dr. btw. Lynhurst Dr. and H.E. Holmes Dr. Avoid. https://t.co/dp00IZtzfe #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/ac6MwfqqfQ
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 5, 2020
A crash temporarily blocked the HOV lane and one left lane on I-85 in DeKalb County near Shallowford Road.
TRAVEL ADVISORY due to this Injury Crash on I-85/sb south of Shallowford Rd. (exit 94) the HOV and part of the left lane are blocked @DeKalbCountyPD are on scene. Stay with @wsbradio @wsbtv for the latest https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/n3w4k9lSvW
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 5, 2020
Lanes reopened just before 6:30 a.m., but delays remain if you’re heading into Midtown.
Injury Crash has Cleared on I-85/sb south of Shallowford Rd. (exit 94) all lanes are now open. Delays remain into Midtown https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/Y9Orehv57K
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) August 5, 2020
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