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Atlanta weather: Kickoff will be clear for Super Bowl LIII

The eight-piece roof opened in eight minutes and 10 seconds after the push of a button, beating the 12-minute mark that architects and the Falcons organization had long promised. 

Who's going to win the Super Bowl may be the biggest question of the day.

But all eyes will be on Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium with one thought: Will its state-of-the-art roof be open for the big game?

As of Sunday morning, that decision hasn't been made, but Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon is tracking light showers moving through the metro area.

"AM set up for tailgating could be a little damp but showers wind down early this afternoon. We should be in good shape for an open roof," Deon said.

Highs will be in the upper 50s by kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Watch Live Team 2 Coverage of the big game, on the Channel 2 Action News Nightbeat at 11. 

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A front will approach Monday night into Tuesday with a 30% chance for rain. Temps will go from mid 60s Monday to near 70 degrees Tuesday.

Highs will climb into the lower to mid 70s Wednesday and Thursday with a 20% chance for rain each day. Atlanta could see near-record highs on Wednesday and Thursday, with the previous record being 73 degrees in 1999 and 72 degrees in 1937 respectively.

The next front moves in Friday with cooler temps and increased chance for scattered rain. Highs will be in the 50s and low 60s for the end of the work week.

Cox Media Group

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