The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, December 16, 2023, with a high near 55 degrees.
Tonight it is expected to shower, with an overnight low of around 45 degrees.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 45. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with November 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…
Read the full article here
