The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here  in  Cobb County on Tuesday May 3, 2022, with a high near 86 degrees.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook, though, due to the possibility of isolated thunderstorms  with gusty winds, lightning, and brief periods of heavy rain.

7-day forecast

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

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with     gusts as high as 20 mph.    

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. Partly cloudy,     with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.    

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny,     with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15     mph.    

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.    

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high     near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.    

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy,     with a low around 66.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of     precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance  of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with     a low around 58.

Monday

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.

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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