ATLANTA - Atlanta is heading into a comfortable final weekend of September with milder temperatures after record-tying heat earlier this week.

Highs will settle in the mid-80s on Saturday and Sunday — warm, but typical for this time of year. Rain chances will be lower than Friday, though a stray shower or thunderstorm can’t be ruled out during the afternoon. By Sunday, skies should turn mostly sunny with little to no rain expected.

Meteorologists continue to monitor the tropics for possible impacts next week. Early forecast models suggest Georgia may only see breezy conditions and light showers, while heavier rainfall is expected farther east in the Carolinas.

Recent showers have provided some relief to dry conditions, but drought continues to expand across parts of the state. Rain to

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