The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 17, 2024, with a steady temperature around 42 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to flood warnings that continues for portions of the Oconee, Ocmulgee, and Flint rivers.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Washington’s Birthday
Widespread frost before 9 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 5 a.m. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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…
Read the full article here
