WEATHER-TRAFFIC UPDATE: Scattered rain, cooler temps expected Sunday
ATLANTA FORECAST
Sunday: High: 83
Sunday night: Low: 72
Monday: High: 90
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Expect some clouds, wind and scattered rain Sunday as Florence, now classified as a tropical depression, moves closer to Georgia.
Metro Atlanta could get about a half-inch of rain, Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Katie Walls said.
She said “scattered downpours” are possible but she’s not expecting severe storms.
It will still be breezy at times this evening. Wind will taper overnight as the remnants move northward and away from N GA. #gawx #Florence pic.twitter.com/okIHX46fiy
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) September 16, 2018
The most noticeable effect will be cooler temps, with Sunday’s high predicted at 83.
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Metro Atlantans could notice stronger winds from Florence, with gusts of up to 45 mph possible.
“It will be breezy at times,” Walls said.
However, a wind advisory for Rabun and Habersham counties by the National Weather Service has been canceled.
While gusts to 30 mph are expected through the afternoon, the Wind Advisory for Rabun and Habersham counties has been CANCELED. #gawx pic.twitter.com/P0ibB7Np9T
— Katie Walls (@KatieWallsWSB) September 16, 2018
In metro Atlanta, Music Midtown attendees should enjoy the cooler temperatures, but they should also keep an eye out for approaching showers. But it should still be a mostly dry day in Piedmont Park.
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Headed to @MusicMidtown today? Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/iWDWnq1OBI
— AJC (@ajc) September 15, 2018
The Braves also host the Washington Nationals at 1:35 p.m. Sunday in SunTrust Park, and fans will likely appreciate the lower temperatures as well. Cobb County traffic will likely pick up around first pitch.
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