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Atlanta Scorchers Brace for Highs Near 96 Degrees, Potential Break with Labor Day Rain

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Published on August 27, 2024
Atlanta Scorchers Brace for Highs Near 96 Degrees, Potential Break with Labor Day RainSource: Unsplash/ James Day

Atlanta will continue to experience intense heat, with the National Weather Service predicting a high of 95 degrees today. Winds will be light and from the east. This evening, expect mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping to about 72 degrees, with a calm southeast breeze.

Wednesday will be extremely hot with a high of 96 degrees and a heat index of 99. A light south breeze won't bring much relief, and temperatures will drop only to the low 70s in the evening. Thursday may bring a slight change with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., but it will still be hot with highs near 96, and some evening showers are possible.

By Friday, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and storms breaking the sunny pattern, with temperatures around 95 degrees. Relief in the evening is unlikely, instead, expect sporadic showers and a partly cloudy sky with a low of about 72 degrees.

On Saturday and Sunday, expect a continued chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, despite mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will reach around 93 degrees on both days. Evenings will have a 30 percent chance of rain, with temperatures staying in the low 70s, as reported by National Weather Service.