The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, although the NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook because of the slight possibility of isolated thunderstorms. The expected highs are in the upper 80s.

7-day forecast

This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.

Today

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Light southeast winds.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light southeast winds.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light southeast winds in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Wednesday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Light northwest winds.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Thursday

Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday

Mostly 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.

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