According to this morning’s report from the National Weather Service, we should see dense morning fog followed by mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County, with a high temperature of near 67 degrees.

7-day forecast

The following is the NWS 7-day weather forecast, centered on Dobbins ARB in Marietta:

Overnight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

Friday Widespread fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11 p.m. Widespread fog after 3 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Widespread fog before 7 a.m. High near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers. Low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 57.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

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.

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