A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Cobb County and several adjacent and nearby counties until 9 p.m. Saturday July 1.

What is in the statement?

The statement gives the following details:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

WATCH 428 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS

EVENING

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA

CHEROKEE              COBB                  DOUGLAS

PICKENS

IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

BARTOW                CARROLL               HARALSON

PAULDING              POLK

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BREMEN, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE,

CEDARTOWN, DALLAS, DOUGLASVILLE, JASPER, MARIETTA, AND WOODSTOCK.

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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