The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with a high near 68 degrees.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected, with an overnight low of around 53 degrees.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 a.m, then a slight chance of showers between 10 a.m and 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with January 2024 figures.
In an article entitled What is the Difference between Climate and Weather?, the National Ocean Service describes the difference as follows:
“Weather is what you see outside on any…
Read the full article here