The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, with a high near 65 degrees.
Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear, with an overnight low of around 41 degrees.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Widespread frost, mainly before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers before 10 p.m, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 p.m and 4 a.m, then showers after 4 a.m. Low around 52. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
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 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…
Read the full article here
