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Weather this week: Atlanta heat builds before rain chances rise
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joanne Feldman , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Temperatures are expected to rise, bringing heat to the area. September is approaching, but the weather will feel more like the middle of summer.
September is approaching, but the weather will feel more like the middle of summer. Temperatures are expected to rise, bringing heat to the area. This warm weather is forecasted for the upcoming week.
Further details about the weather pattern are available from the source. The heat is expected to be followed by rising rain chances.
Information about the specific timing and intensity of the heat and rain is available from the source, providing a more detailed forecast for the week ahead.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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