The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Monday, March 18, 2024, with a high near 56 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning in effect from midnight tonight to 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday. Gusty winds, especially during the evening, will make it feel even colder.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with February 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…
Read the full article here