As Cristobal makes its way up the middle part of the country as a tropical depression, North Georgia is not likely to get any rain directly associated with the system.
But there will be plenty of tropical moisture to make the summer heat oppressive and fuel a stray shower, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said. Temperatures are already in the mid-70s to start off the week.
JUST IN: Tropical Storm Cristobal is now Tropical Depression Cristobal -- live updates on the indirect effect it will have on our weather here in north Georgia -- now on Channel 2! @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/fFmBsc3Y32
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) June 8, 2020
By the end of the day Monday, metro Atlanta could see temperatures near 90 degrees.
“Muggy and tropical,” Monahan said. “It’s going to feel warmer than it actually is because of all that humidity today.”
While Cristobal’s rain bands will stay well to the west, some showers and storms are possible with the heating of the afternoon Monday, according to Channel 2. The rain chance is a low 30%.
We have some clouds associated with #Cristobal -- but no rain. Some of the moisture from the system will indirectly affect us this week though with scattered showers/storms.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) June 8, 2020
The western counties will have the best chance at a few showers after lunchtime, Monahan said. The morning should stay dry for most.
“Out the door today, I would pack the umbrella,” he said. “You will need it at times in a few spots today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Have the sunglasses, too, as we'll be mixing in some of that sunshine.”
Tuesday has the highest chance of rain this week at 60%, according to Channel 2. Monahan said showers and storms will be more widespread Tuesday afternoon after another dry start.
Quieter weather moves in for the second half of the week, he said. A mainly dry forecast is in store for the weekend, according to Channel 2.
There are no complaints yet on metro Atlanta interstates as the work week kicks off Monday, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
No major delays have been reported as of 6 a.m. Even the ride on the Downtown Connector is delay-free in both directions, the Traffic Center reported.
It's a quiet ride through Midtown on I-75/85 but things can change in an instant so stay with @wsbradio @wsbtv for updates all morning https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/GzNUUzhHth
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) June 8, 2020
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