ATLANTA FORECAST
Today: Clearing and windy. High: 65
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 54
Tomorrow: Sunny. High: 70
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Overnight rains ushered in cooler air Friday, but temperatures are expected to rise back to the 70s this weekend, according to Channel 2 Action News.
And expect more of that yellow stuff.
“It’s going to be great this weekend,” Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Katie Walls said. “But if you’re an allergy sufferer, bundle up.”
The pollen count soared from 1,573 particles per cubic meter of air Thursday to 2,928 Friday, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma. That is the highest total so far this season.
And “it's expected to climb higher over the weekend with a sunny sky and warming temperatures,” Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton said.
Last year's season high was 3,559. The 2016 season high was 4,107.
Atlanta could see highs of 70 degrees Saturday and 75 Sunday, according to the latest forecast.
Although it’s failed to help out the pollen count, recent wet weather has helped in other areas.
“Most of North Georgia is drought free,” Minton said.
The exception is an area south of I-20 that is experiencing moderate to abnormally dry conditions.
There’s no rain in the forecast until Tuesday, when there is a 20 percent chance, Channel 2 reported.
Until then, expect a pleasant Easter weekend.
Currently, it’s 56 degrees in Atlanta. The high reached 63.
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