The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, February 24, 2024, with a high near 60 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to a high fire danger that exists today with a red flag warning being issued for portions of central Georgia.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly 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
