The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday May 25 followed by an increasing chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon, and a high in the upper 70s. The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the county and much of the rest of north Georgia, including the possibility of flooding on Thursday and Friday.

7-day forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday

Thunderstorms likely. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Saturday Night

Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

Memorial Day

Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Tuesday

Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

April 2022 climate summary for Atlanta area

The climate report shows how much departure from the average temperatures a month has. The average temperature for a date is the average over a 30-year period.

Date	High	Low	Avg	Departure from norm	Precipitation
2022-04-01	67	48	57.5	-2.0	0.00
2022-04-02	69	48	58.5	-1.2	0.00
2022-04-03	70	48	59.0	-0.9	0.00
2022-04-04	76	48	62.0	1.8	0.00
2022-04-05	66	54	60.0	-0.4	2.18
2022-04-06	73	61	67.0	6.3	0.89
2022-04-07	70	51	60.5	-0.4	0.02
2022-04-08	59	45	52.0	-9.2	0.00
2022-04-09	57	41	49.0	-12.4	0.01
2022-04-10	74	38	56.0	-5.7	0.00
2022-04-11	71	50	60.5	-1.4	0.00
2022-04-12	82	57	69.5	7.3	0.00
2022-04-13	77	64	70.5	8.0	0.00
2022-04-14	77	56	66.5	3.8	0.12
2022-04-15	77	48	62.5	-0.5	0.00
2022-04-16	73	59	66.0	2.8	1.05
2022-04-17	73	60	66.5	3.0	T
2022-04-18	73	49	61.0	-2.8	0.01
2022-04-19	64	42	53.0	-11.0	0.00
2022-04-20	72	45	58.5	-5.8	0.00
2022-04-21	76	55	65.5	0.9	0.00
2022-04-22	82	58	70.0	5.2	0.00
2022-04-23	81	60	70.5	5.4	0.00
2022-04-24	80	60	70.0	4.6	0.00
2022-04-25	84	62	73.0	7.4	0.00
2022-04-26	72	56	64.0	-1.9	0.09
2022-04-27	77	47	62.0	-4.2	0.00
2022-04-28	78	53	65.5	-0.9	0.00
2022-04-29	80	57	68.5	1.8	0.00
2022-04-30	81	59	70.0	3.0	0.00
Sum	2211	1579	–	–	4.37
Average	73.7	52.6	63.2	0.0	–
Normal	73.8	52.5	63.2	–	3.81

For much more information on the climate in our area, visit the NWS Climate FAQ for the Atlanta area.

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.

Read all the Cobb County Courier climate and weather coverage by following this link.