SCORCHER: Temperatures Soar In Atlanta

Monday, June 9, 2008 – updated: 12:47 pm EDT June 9, 2008

ATLANTA -- Temperatures climbed into the high 90s Monday across Atlanta and the rest of north Georgia.

Some spots could see the mercury hit 100.

"If you're going to be outside be sure to drink plenty of water," warned WSB-TV Channel 2 meteorologist Karen Minton.

The scorching temperatures are being caused by a ridge of high pressure over the area.

"Lots of warm air and moisture are being funneled up from the Gulf," according to Minton.

There is a 20 percent chance of isolated showers.

The area should see a slight cool down Tuesday when a wedge of cooler air moves in. Highs Tuesday and Wednesday will drop back into the high 80s and down to the mid 80s by Thursday.

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Brad Nitz, AMS Certified Meteorologist, weekends.
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From Meteorologist Brad Nitz:
Red Flag Fire Warning
Today from Noon to 7 pm for high fire danger. Please delay or take extra care with leaf burning.

A chance of rain returns on Monday, some of the rain could mix with sleet or snow very early Monday or very late Monday.

Today: Sunny and cool, high in the mid 50s.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers likely. Some rain could change over to sleet or snow over parts of the North Georgia mountains very early Monday and late Monday night. Low in the upper 30s, high in the mid 50s.

Tuesday: Becoming mostly sunny and cool. Low near 40, high in the low 50s.

Wednesday: Sunny. Low in the low 30s, high in the low 50s.

Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny. Low in the low to mid 30s, high in the mid to upper 50s.