WEATHER-TRAFFIC: Scattered showers linger ahead of warm weekend

Metro Atlanta residents are waking up to scattered showers Friday morning, but the rain is expected to clear out ahead of a warm afternoon and weekend.

Friday’s temperature will reach the low 90s, and there should be plenty of sunshine for any outdoor activities, according to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan.

Tracking some pockets of heavy rain in NW GA now -- these are isolated. We've also got a foggy start in spots!

See you on Channel 2! pic.twitter.com/CuQFDTkxZj
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) July 10, 2020

“Whether it’s your backyard pool, the community pool — anything to keep yourself cool this weekend, you are going to want to do it,” he said.

As temperatures heat up, the chance of showers will decrease, according to the latest forecast. A 40% chance of rain is expected Friday afternoon, but those showers should move out ahead of the first half of the weekend.

“There are a few isolated showers and storms, but not everybody sees rain today,” Monahan said. “By the weekend, we are looking pretty dry across North Georgia.”

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

No rain is in the forecast Saturday as afternoon as temperatures reach 93 degrees, and it’s expected to get even warmer by next week.

A couple of wrecks are causing major delays on the Downtown Connector this morning, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.

The north and southbound lanes were blocked after crashes were reported in both directions about 5 a.m.

RED ALERT in Downtown: Crashes: I-75/85/sb at Williams St. all lanes are Closed and I-75/85/nb at Edgewood Ave. all lanes are also shutdown. Avoid and use I-285. Stay with @wsbtv @wsbradio for updates https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #atltraffic pic.twitter.com/WHAa9WWoiN
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) July 10, 2020

In the southbound lanes, crews are working to clear a wreck at the Williams Street exit. Heading north, police are investigating a crash at Edgewood Avenue, according to the Traffic Center.

While lanes reopened about 6 a.m., the Traffic Center urged drivers to “pack your patience.”

TRAVEL ADVISORY now with the Two Downtown Crashes: I-75/85/sb at Williams St. all lanes are now open. and I-75/85/nb at Edgewood Ave. all lanes are also open. Tough delays in both directions. Pack your patience. Stay with @wsbradio and @wsbtv for updates #atltraffic pic.twitter.com/zo51pWhNu9
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) July 10, 2020

I-285 is a good alternate if you want to avoid the Connector entirely, according to the Traffic Center.