The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on May 20, 2022, however, they’ve also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the area as the chance of thunderstorms increases during the week.
7-day forecast
Today
Sunny. Highs around 90. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 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.
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