The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday September 8 with highs in the lower 80s.
There is a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The chance of rain is 50 percent.
What is the Cobb overnight weather forecast for Thursday September 8?
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening Thursday. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Temperature falling into the lower 70s in the afternoon. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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.
