The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, January 28, 2024, with a high near 45 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to showers with efficient rainfall rates that are expected to continue through tonight before clearing out overnight. The flood watch also remains in effect through 1 a.m.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with December 2023 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 particular day. So, for example, it may be 75° degrees and sunny or it could be 20° degrees with heavy snow. That’s the weather.
“Climate is the average of that weather. For example, you can expect snow in the…
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