WEATHER-TRAFFIC UPDATE: More scattered rain could affect event traffic
ATLANTA FORECAST
Sunday: High: 88
Sunday night: Low: 73
Monday: High: 88
» For a detailed forecast, visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution weather page.
The rain pattern Sunday in metro Atlanta should be similar to that of recent days, according to Channel 2 Action News.
Sunday not only has a 60 percent chance of rain, but the showers should be isolated and heavy in some cases, meteorologist Katie Walls said.
“The showers and storms that do develop will sit and be stationary,” she said, “producing a heavy amount of rainfall in a short period of time.”
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This could lead to flash flooding in some areas, according to Walls.
That chance of rain lasts until Wednesday, which should drop to 30 percent as drier air begins to move in, Walls said.
NOT the best day to "Shoot the Hooch." Heavy rainfall has led to excessive runoff and HIGH E. coli counts. The National Park Service has issued a Health Advisory at Medlock Bridge and Paces Ferry along the Chattahoochee. #gawx pic.twitter.com/n0vzfLvK0F
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) July 15, 2018
Sunday’s rain should be primarily in the afternoon, and extra humidity from the storms will keep the heat index in the low 90s.
The forecast high is 88 degrees, slightly below average for the date. Monday also should see a high of 88.
Midtown: Spring St between 18th and 17th Sts. shut down until Monday for crane removal; use Peachtree or Northside as alternates https://t.co/2hvjWkI3bV #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/XfsGMQOLQw
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) July 14, 2018
Sunday should be a busy day on the roads as people head to events at the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and SunTrust Park. However, construction projects crippled Cobb County’s interstates Saturday, and the Georgia Department of Transportation has more planned for Sunday.
GDOT has closed two left lanes on Spring Street between Peachtree Street and 17th Street for construction until Monday, which has created a lot of congestion in Midtown, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
Atlanta United takes on the Seattle Sounders at 2 p.m. in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which should only contribute to downtown traffic woes.
It's a BIG one this weekend 😏 pic.twitter.com/Xuh2DUhNxK
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) July 14, 2018
The Georgia World Congress Center will continue to host Comic Con, and fans planning to attend can click here to reserve parking. Also, the inaugural SEC Football Kickoff Summerfest is planned at nearby Centennial Olympic Park.
RELATED: The first-ever Comic Con is coming to Atlanta this weekend
The Braves play the Arizona Diamondbacks at 1:35 p.m. at SunTrust Park, which could increase Cobb County’s traffic as well.
» For a closer look at the weekend outlook and things to do in your area:
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Zachary Hansen, a Georgia native, covers economic development and commercial real estate for the AJC. He's been with the newspaper since 2018 and enjoys diving into complex stories that affect people's lives.
