Cobb weather afternoon update May 2: mostly sunny

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There has been no change in the extended forecast from the National Weather service with this morning’s forecast.

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here  in  Cobb County on Monday, May 2, with a high near 86 degrees.

7-day forecast

This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia:

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 81

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.

DateHighLowAvgDeparture from normPrecipitation
2022-04-01674857.5-2.00.00
2022-04-02694858.5-1.20.00
2022-04-03704859.0-0.90.00
2022-04-04764862.01.80.00
2022-04-05665460.0-0.42.18
2022-04-06736167.06.30.89
2022-04-07705160.5-0.40.02
2022-04-08594552.0-9.20.00
2022-04-09574149.0-12.40.01
2022-04-10743856.0-5.70.00
2022-04-11715060.5-1.40.00
2022-04-12825769.57.30.00
2022-04-13776470.58.00.00
2022-04-14775666.53.80.12
2022-04-15774862.5-0.50.00
2022-04-16735966.02.81.05
2022-04-17736066.53.0T
2022-04-18734961.0-2.80.01
2022-04-19644253.0-11.00.00
2022-04-20724558.5-5.80.00
2022-04-21765565.50.90.00
2022-04-22825870.05.20.00
2022-04-23816070.55.40.00
2022-04-24806070.04.60.00
2022-04-25846273.07.40.00
2022-04-26725664.0-1.90.09
2022-04-27774762.0-4.20.00
2022-04-28785365.5-0.90.00
2022-04-29805768.51.80.00
2022-04-30815970.03.00.00
Sum221115794.37
Average73.752.663.20.0
Normal73.852.563.23.81

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.