According to the report from the National Weather Service, it will be partly sunny in Cobb County Thursday January 13, with a high near 56 degrees.

7-day forecast

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

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night Rain showers before 5 a.m., then rain and snow showers. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday Rain and snow showers before 8 a.m., then freezing rain between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., then snow showers after 1 p.m. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

M.L.King Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Wednesday A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

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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