National Weather Service forecasts clear skies in Cobb until next Thursday

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There are no current hazardous condition alerts for Cobb County, and no rain forecast until next Thursday.

And this is good outdoor travel and yard work weather, with the high temperatures not expected to exceed 75 all week.

The National Weather Service forecast for Cobb, centered on conditions around Dobbins Air Force Base, predicts clear skies and relatively cool temperatures for the next few days.

Here is their 7-day forecast:

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 69.

About the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The NWS describes its role as follows:

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events.