Cooler Weather in August? Yes, in Georgia, It's Happening

Metro Atlanta is in for a treat this week, with cooler temperatures and drier air moving into the area. A cold front swept through the city on Monday morning, bringing highs in the low to mid-80s, which is below the average high temperature for this time of year. The National Weather Service reports that temperatures will continue to trend lower throughout the week, with overnight lows dipping into the 50s in some areas.

Key Takeaways:

• Metro Atlanta temperatures are expected to stay below average for the next several days, with highs in the low to mid-80s.
• Overnight lows are expected to dip into abnormally cool ranges, with some areas potentially seeing lows in the upper 50s.
• The National Weather Service reports that rain chances are low for the next week, with a 20% chance of showers on Friday and a similar pattern expected to repeat into the weekend.
• Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Eboni Deon says it will feel nice getting out early on Tuesday morning with the cooler temperatures.
• The cold front brought drier air into the area, which is expected to last through the week.

Statistics:

• Highs on Monday were in the low to mid-80s, below the 88-degree average high for this time of year.
• Todays temps are expected to top out around 82 degrees in the city.
• The projected high temperatures for the next few days are: Tuesday (80-83°F), Wednesday (80-83°F), Thursday (80-83°F), and Friday (80-83°F).
• The overnight low for some areas is expected to dip into the upper 50s.
• The rain chance for Friday is 20%.

Sources:

• National Weather Service (NWS)
• Channel 2 Action News
• Rosana Hughes analytics