The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with a high near 80 degrees.
Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear, with an overnight low of around 58 degrees.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.Â
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.Â
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 a.m. High near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.Â
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m and 2 a.m. Low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.Â
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with February 2024 figures.
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