The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies most of the day here in Cobb County on Saturday July 9, but with likely thunderstorms in the late afternoon.

We are under a hazardous weather outlook today due to the high heat index and possibility of strong storms.

Extended forecast

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

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.Saturday NightShowers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog between 2 a.m and 3 a.m. Low around 71. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.SundayShowers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. High near 86. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.Sunday NightShowers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.MondayA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.Monday NightA 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.TuesdayA 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.Tuesday NightA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.WednesdayShowers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.Wednesday NightA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.ThursdayA 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.Thursday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.FridayA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

June 2022 climate summary for Atlanta area

The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with June figures. In an article entitled What is the Difference between Climate and Weather?, the National Ocean Service describes the difference as follows:

Weather is what you see outside on any particular day. So, for example, it may be 75° degrees and sunny or it could be 20° degrees with heavy snow. That’s the weather.

Climate is the average of that weather. For example, you can expect snow in the Northeast in January or for it to be hot and humid in the Southeast in July. This is climate. The climate record also includes extreme values such as record high temperatures or record amounts of rainfall. If you’ve ever heard your local weather person say “today we hit a record high for this day,” she is talking about climate records. So when we are talking about climate change, we are talking about changes in long-term averages of daily weather. In most places, weather can change from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and season-to-season. Climate, however, is the average of weather over time and space.

The climate report for the Atlanta area for the previous month shows how much departure from the average temperatures that month represents. The average temperature for a date is the average over a 30-year period.

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.