Atlanta temps to stay warm ahead of possible severe storms
ATLANTA FORECAST
Today: Warm and mostly sunny. High: 79
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 53
Tomorrow: Evening rain possible. High: 80
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Hope you enjoyed the clear, warm weather Friday because severe storms could bring damaging wind, hail and brief tornadoes over the weekend, according to Channel 2 Action News.
Squall line expected to move across north Georgia Sunday morning. Possible damaging wind and brief tornado threat. Brian Monahan and I will be here to keep you informed. #WSBTV pic.twitter.com/or2hrSJMhw
— Glenn Burns (@GlennBurnsWSB) April 13, 2018
The storm threat is “not uncommon for this time of year,” Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz said.
Luckily, there were no signs of rain Friday.
Currently, the temperature is 78 degrees. Atlanta reached a high of 79.
Warm today ahead of a cold front. This will bring rain later this weekend followed by a brief cool down. I'll be tracking this system live on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/97aR4f4n4R
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 13, 2018
The pollen count dropped slightly from 5,354 particles per cubic meter of air Thursday to 4,208 Friday, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma.
However, that is still considered extremely high. And the count eclipses last year’s season high of 3,559 and the 2016 season high of 4,106.
POLLEN COUNT: Not as high as yesterday, but still extremely high! Grass and weeds are low. pic.twitter.com/LZfMlZlpy8
— Karen Minton (@KarenMintonWSB) April 13, 2018
Rain could help wash away more of the yellow stuff over the weekend.
Showers could start late Saturday afternoon in west Georgia and later in metro Atlanta, according to the latest forecast. There is a 30 percent chance of rain Saturday.
Rain chances increase to 100 percent Sunday, with severe storms possible early in the day.
“Sunday morning could see isolated strong to severe storms,” Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said. “Showers will spread across the metro area from west to east.”
Rainfall totals are expected to average one-half inch in metro Atlanta on Sunday. A few spots could get an inch, according to Channel 2.
Highest risk of strong/severe storms will stay mainly to our west -- and be focused on Saturday over MS/AL. But we'll have some risk. @GlennBurnsWSB & @BradNitzWSB are updating live now on Channel 2. @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 13, 2018
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