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Atlanta breaks the record high temperature two days in a row

Atlanta reached 87 on Saturday. This broke a record that was set in 1940 & 2010

ATLANTA, Georgia — Temperatures in Atlanta continue to be above average. Today, we broke a record high of 85 that was set in 1940 and tied in 2010. Our high of 87, marks the second day in a row that Atlanta has had record breaking heat. 

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These hotter temperatures will not be lasting for long. A cold front will be bringing us cooler temperatures for the first part of next week. HIghs today were in the upper 80s. But, we are expecting a big temperature drop for Sunday. Some rainfall is possible. But, it will be very light and most people will be staying dry.

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Our average for this time of the year is in the low 70s. Even though we are expecting a cooler start to the week, temperatures will be back above average by Wednesday. 

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