The National Weather Service forecasts in more rain in Cobb County on Sunday April 17, with a high near 73. We’re also under a continued hazardous weather outlook, although it’s expected to mostly apply to south of the I-20 corridor.
7-day forecast
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia:
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
March 2022 climate summary for Atlanta area
| Date | High | Low | Average | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2022-03-01 | 69 | 42 | 55.5 | 3.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-02 | 78 | 47 | 62.5 | 10.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-03 | 80 | 51 | 65.5 | 13.1 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-04 | 77 | 53 | 65.0 | 12.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-05 | 78 | 51 | 64.5 | 11.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-06 | 80 | 58 | 69.0 | 15.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-07 | 75 | 55 | 65.0 | 11.6 | 0.15 |
| 2022-03-08 | 55 | 46 | 50.5 | -3.2 | 1.16 |
| 2022-03-09 | 57 | 49 | 53.0 | -0.9 | 0.45 |
| 2022-03-10 | 68 | 46 | 57.0 | 2.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-11 | 59 | 48 | 53.5 | -0.9 | T |
| 2022-03-12 | 54 | 28 | 41.0 | -13.6 | 1.07 |
| 2022-03-13 | 55 | 25 | 40.0 | -14.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-14 | 66 | 37 | 51.5 | -3.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-15 | 68 | 48 | 58.0 | 2.6 | 0.32 |
| 2022-03-16 | 65 | 53 | 59.0 | 3.4 | 0.97 |
| 2022-03-17 | 74 | 49 | 61.5 | 5.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-18 | 60 | 53 | 56.5 | 0.4 | 0.77 |
| 2022-03-19 | 67 | 48 | 57.5 | 1.2 | T |
| 2022-03-20 | 69 | 41 | 55.0 | -1.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-21 | 73 | 44 | 58.5 | 1.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-22 | 76 | 51 | 63.5 | 6.4 | T |
| 2022-03-23 | 77 | 58 | 67.5 | 10.2 | 0.52 |
| 2022-03-24 | 68 | 46 | 57.0 | -0.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-25 | 63 | 47 | 55.0 | -2.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-26 | 65 | 46 | 55.5 | -2.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-27 | 65 | 43 | 54.0 | -4.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-28 | 67 | 42 | 54.5 | -4.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-29 | 75 | 51 | 63.0 | 4.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-30 | 83 | 55 | 69.0 | 10.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-31 | 73 | 53 | 63.0 | 3.8 | 0.65 |
| Sum | 2139 | 1464 | – | – | 6.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 69.0 | 47.2 | 58.1 | 2.5 | – |
| Normal | 65.9 | 45.3 | 55.6 | – | 4.68 |
About the National Weather Service
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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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