The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday June 2, but with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Temperature falling into the lower 80s this afternoon. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

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

Monday

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

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 70.

Wednesday

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

May 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	Maximum	Minimum	Average	Departure from Norm	Precipitation
2022-05-01	81	65	73	5.7	0
2022-05-02	86	65	75.5	8	0
2022-05-03	86	66	76	8.2	0
2022-05-04	87	64	75.5	7.4	0.41
2022-05-05	87	67	77	8.7	0
2022-05-06	80	67	73.5	4.9	0.15
2022-05-07	69	60	64.5	-4.4	0
2022-05-08	69	54	61.5	-7.7	T
2022-05-09	73	53	63	-6.4	0
2022-05-10	82	57	69.5	-0.2	0
2022-05-11	84	60	72	2	0
2022-05-12	85	64	74.5	4.3	0
2022-05-13	79	65	72	1.5	T
2022-05-14	82	63	72.5	1.8	0
2022-05-15	86	66	76	5	T
2022-05-16	87	66	76.5	5.2	0
2022-05-17	85	60	72.5	1	0
2022-05-18	88	63	75.5	3.7	0
2022-05-19	90	70	80	8	0
2022-05-20	88	69	78.5	6.2	0
2022-05-21	89	71	80	7.5	0
2022-05-22	88	70	79	6.2	0.02
2022-05-23	78	68	73	0	1.47
2022-05-24	84	68	76	2.7	T
2022-05-25	80	68	74	0.5	0.2
2022-05-26	76	69	72.5	-1.3	0.18
2022-05-27	82	66	74	0	T
2022-05-28	81	60	70.5	-3.7	0
2022-05-29	86	68	77	2.5	0
2022-05-30	89	68	78.5	3.8	T
2022-05-31	87	67	77	2.1	0
Sum	2574	2007
Average	83.03	64.7	73.9
Normal	81.1	61.3	71.2

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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