According to the report from the National Weather Service, we’ll have mostly cloudy skies for most of the day in Cobb County with a high near 70. Early morning patchy fog is to be expected after 4 a.m., dense in places.

The NWS issued the following hazardous weather outlook:

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for portions of north and
central Georgia until 9 am. Please leave plenty of distance
between you and other drivers as visibility may drop quickly to a
quarter mile or less.

7-day forecast

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

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:

Overnight Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday Areas of fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

New Year’s Day Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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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