DeKalb weather: Hot, sticky Monday as students go back to school

It’s back to school today in DeKalb County and high temperatures are on the agenda.

As parents and students head out, they can expect warm weather and partly cloudy skies, said Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton.

READ | Weather mild as school starts Monday for more metro Atlanta districts

Rain chances will be low in the early part of the week, Minton said. Rain moves back into the forecast later in the week and the weekend, bringing with it lower temperatures.

For a more detailed forecast, visit the AJC's weather page.

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