After a rough evening commute on Ga. 400, the highway is moving without much issue.
Just after 4 p.m., all southbound lanes were blocked near Abernathy Road by a car fire for about 30 minutes, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. In that time, heavy delays spanned back to Holcomb Bridge Road, which is about seven miles.
#REDALERT Fulton Co: GA 400/sb before Abernathy Rd (exit 5); car fire blocking all lanes; use Hwy 9 as an alternate https://t.co/2hvjWkI3bV #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/mHFKEqwYqd
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) April 22, 2019
Within an hour, another car fire blocked two southbound lanes of Ga. 400 near Mansell Road, according to the Traffic Center.
Both incidents have been cleared, and traffic has recovered.
Another nasty wreck that stifled the Perimeter in Fulton County has been cleared as well, after causing hefty delays on the outer loop near Chamblee Dunwoody Road, the Traffic Center reported.
The main traffic trouble that persists is in Midtown, where Peachtree Street is blocked between 3rd and 5th streets to allow crews to work on a sewer collapse, the Traffic Center reported.
After Friday’s heavy rain, sinkhole repairs continue in Rockdale County. Rowland Road between Rockdale County High School, C.J. Hicks Elementary and Rockdale Magnet School remains closed, according to authorities. Pine Log Road and Eastview Road are possible alternates, the Traffic Center reported.
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TRAVEL ADVISORY: Rockdale Co.: Sinkhole @RockdaleSheriff says Rowland Rd btw. Rockdale H.S., C.J. Hicks Elem & Magnet School remains Closed. Please Use these alternates. https://t.co/MhPvicYKPN #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/mtBDBn1jcv
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) April 22, 2019
With no major weather systems on the horizon, Atlanta reached and passed its projected high of 80 degrees Monday under a sunny sky, according to Channel 2 Action News. At 5 p.m., the city hit 81 degrees, and it’s now dropped back to 80.
“80 degrees (is) the typical high for about the 10th day of May. We should be in the low 70s,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan said.
Through the end of the month and into the start of May, he said temperatures look to be above average.
BEYOND THE 5 DAY: Longer range temperature outlook is above average into the last few days of April and the start of May -- average highs are in the mid 70s.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 22, 2019
Looking at the longer range rain outlook ahead at 6am. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/vVN9TQbhDY
The pollen count was not available again Monday because of malfunctioning equipment at Atlanta Allergy and Asthma, the organization that tracks the daily pollen count. A count will not be available until new equipment is set up and the data is confirmed to be accurate, a spokesman for the organization said.
After a cool start this morning, we're warming up quickly toward 80 degrees by mid afternoon.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 22, 2019
Tracking even warmer weather later this week -- see you at 5:19am on @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/BtmmNIgp9W
North Georgia is in for a stretch of warm, dry weather. By Wednesday, highs are forecast in the mid-80s.
“Through Wednesday, we're going to be dry,” Monahan said. “Most of Thursday is going to be dry, may see some showers slip in late. Friday morning, we'll have some showers coming across North Georgia.”
WARMING UP: Good morning! Temps will climb toward the mid 80s later this week -- but see that cooler weather late this week?
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 22, 2019
That's the effect of some rain by Friday!
Updating that part of the forecast live streaming now on our @wsbtv app. pic.twitter.com/jT0IpEADCJ
He said he does not expect any severe weather associated with the system, but a few rumbles of thunder are possible. There is a 60 percent chance of rain Friday, according to Channel 2.
An earrrrrrly heads up -- we'll likely have some wet weather for the morning commute by Friday. Right now, I don't expect any severe weather with this system.
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 22, 2019
Until then, pretty dry!
Live on Channel 2 now through 7am. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/r3lz8rCEZu
Saturday should be another dry day before isolated showers return for Sunday, Monahan said.
» For a detailed forecast, visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution weather page.
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