The National Weather Service forecasts a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms here in Cobb County, mainly after 2 p.m. on Friday August 26, with a high near 86 degrees.
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for the county due to the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms over the region.
Patchy fog is expected between 7 and 8 a.m.
Otherwise we should see mostly sunny skies.
What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for Friday August 26?
Overnight Friday the forecast is for a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. with an overnight low of around 70 degrees.
What will the weather look like in the upcoming week?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with July 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.
| Date | High | Low | Average | Departure from normal | Precipitation |
| 2022-07-01 | 83 | 74 | 78.5 | -1.6 | 0.01 |
| 2022-07-02 | 91 | 72 | 81.5 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2022-07-03 | 92 | 73 | 82.5 | 2.2 | 0.59 |
| 2022-07-04 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.6 | 1.69 |
| 2022-07-05 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.5 | 0.15 |
| 2022-07-06 | 94 | 77 | 85.5 | 4.9 | T |
| 2022-07-07 | 94 | 76 | 85 | 4.4 | T |
| 2022-07-08 | 94 | 74 | 84 | 3.3 | 0.02 |
| 2022-07-09 | 88 | 74 | 81 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| 2022-07-10 | 87 | 72 | 79.5 | -1.3 | 0.17 |
| 2022-07-11 | 81 | 72 | 76.5 | -4.4 | T |
| 2022-07-12 | 88 | 73 | 80.5 | -0.5 | 0 |
| 2022-07-13 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| 2022-07-14 | 90 | 73 | 81.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2022-07-15 | 91 | 71 | 81 | -0.1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-16 | 90 | 71 | 80.5 | -0.6 | 0 |
| 2022-07-17 | 90 | 73 | 81.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2022-07-18 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 1.8 | 0.15 |
| 2022-07-19 | 87 | 69 | 78 | -3.2 | 0.59 |
| 2022-07-20 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 1.8 | T |
| 2022-07-21 | 79 | 72 | 75.5 | -5.7 | 0.11 |
| 2022-07-22 | 90 | 71 | 80.5 | -0.7 | 0.13 |
| 2022-07-23 | 91 | 71 | 81 | -0.2 | T |
| 2022-07-24 | 93 | 74 | 83.5 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 2022-07-25 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2022-07-26 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2022-07-27 | 93 | 74 | 83.5 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 2022-07-28 | 91 | 75 | 83 | 1.8 | 0.01 |
| 2022-07-29 | 94 | 75 | 84.5 | 3.3 | 0.23 |
| 2022-07-30 | 90 | 72 | 81 | -0.2 | 0.03 |
| 2022-07-31 | 92 | 71 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Spring 2022 Temperature Climate Statistics | |||
| Climate Site | Average Temperature (deg) | Normal Temperature (deg) | DFN (Departure From Normal) |
| Athens | 63.9 | 62.0 | +1.9 |
| Atlanta | 65.1 | 62.1 | +3.0 |
| Columbus | 66.8 | 65.1 | +1.7 |
| Macon | 66.1 | 64.0 | +2.1 |
| Cartersville | 77.7 | 59.5 | +0.3 |
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 62.7 | 61.4 | +1.3 |
| Fulton County Arpt | 63.1 | 61.3 | +1.8 |
| Gainesville | 62.8 | 60.4 | +2.4 |
| Peachtree City | 64.1 | 60.9 | +3.2 |
| Rome | 63.8 | 60.0 | +3.8 |
For much more information on the climate in our area, visit the NWS Climate FAQ for the Atlanta area.
What does the National Weather Service do?
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.
