Summer 2019 Forecast Month-By-Month Issued For Atlanta Metro

ATLANTA, GA — If you love heat and humidity — does anyone really like dripping with sweat the second you step foot outdoors? — then you'll love this long-range weather forecast for summer 2019 and into early fall. The Weather Channel released its mid-summer to early fall long-range weather forecast and it's calling for "above-average temperatures" for Georgia over the next few months. And the Farmers Almanac calls for "sweltering" summer weather with lots of thunderstorms in Atlanta.

In July, the Atlanta metro can expect "near- or slightly above-average conditions," according to the Weather Channel report. In August, the "above-average temperatures" return once again and this theme continues into September where "warmer-than-average conditions" are again expected for us.

The National Weather Service's long-range forecast also supports The Weather Channel's findings. The NWS is predicting normal precipitation over the next three months and above average temperatures for the same time period.

It appears, according to the NWS maps below, that the western and midwestern parts of the country are expected to see a lot of precipitation while the eastern states look relatively normal for the rest of the summer.

Above normal temperatures are expected for Southern Texas, the Gulf Coast states, and east of the Appalachian Mountains, the Weather Service predicts.

The Farmers Almanac released its summer 2019 forecast this week, which disagrees slightly with the other two forecasts. The publication says above-normal summertime precipitation is expected east of the Mississippi River. Lots of rain, thunderstorms, and humidity are likely during July and August in Georgia, which will create "oppressively humid and uncomfortable conditions. So if you’re not a fan of muggy weather, you might want to be sure the A/C is tuned up and ready to go—it’s going to get quite a workout!"

Weekend weather forecast for Atlanta area via the NWS:

Friday Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

>>>Read the full Weather Channel report here.