The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, September 2, 2024, with a high near 88 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due scattered thunderstorms that are expected this afternoon into evening. A few storms could also become strong to severe with the main threats being damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.
What you will read in this article
- The extended forecast for Cobb County
- Last month’s climate summary for the metro Atlanta region
- The climate almanac for metro Atlanta
- What the National Weather Service is, and what it does
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Labor Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Thursday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with August 2024 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 | Max | Min | Average | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2024-08-01 | 94 | 74 | 84 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 2024-08-02 | 93 | 77 | 85 | 3.9 | 0.04 |
| 2024-08-03 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 2024-08-04 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.4 | T |
| 2024-08-05 | 92 | 75 | 83.5 | 2.5 | T |
| 2024-08-06 | 93 | 77 | 85 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024-08-07 | 96 | 74 | 85 | 4.1 | 0 |
| 2024-08-08 | 96 | 77 | 86.5 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 2024-08-09 | 95 | 76 | 85.5 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 2024-08-10 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 2024-08-11 | 92 | 69 | 80.5 | -0.2 | 0 |
| 2024-08-12 | 92 | 70 | 81 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2024-08-13 | 93 | 71 | 82 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 2024-08-14 | 92 | 76 | 84 | 3.5 | 0 |
| 2024-08-15 | 90 | 74 | 82 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 2024-08-16 | 91 | 72 | 81.5 | 1.2 | 0.39 |
| 2024-08-17 | 95 | 71 | 83 | 2.8 | 0.11 |
| 2024-08-18 | 91 | 72 | 81.5 | 1.3 | 0.23 |
| 2024-08-19 | 89 | 70 | 79.5 | -0.6 | 0 |
| 2024-08-20 | 89 | 70 | 79.5 | -0.5 | 0 |
| 2024-08-21 | 85 | 67 | 76 | -3.8 | 0 |
| 2024-08-22 | 85 | 69 | 77 | -2.7 | 0 |
| 2024-08-23 | 85 | 65 | 75 | -4.6 | 0 |
| 2024-08-24 | 88 | 66 | 77 | -2.5 | 0 |
| 2024-08-25 | 90 | 69 | 79.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 92 | 70 | 81 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2024-08-27 | 94 | 71 | 82.5 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 2024-08-28 | 97 | 74 | 85.5 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 2024-08-29 | 98 | 76 | 87 | 8.2 | 0 |
| 2024-08-30 | 96 | 75 | 85.5 | 6.8 | 0.03 |
| 2024-08-31 | M | M | M | M | M |
Climate Almanac for metro Atlanta
This almanac provides information on past climate conditions for September 2, allowing comparisons to current weather.
Simply put, it helps you see what the weather would typically be like on this day, according to historical data.
| Daily Data | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Max Temperature | M | 87 | 97 in 1957 | 71 in 1986 |
| Min Temperature | M | 69 | 74 in 2020 | 56 in 1967 |
| Avg Temperature | M | 78.1 | 85.0 in 1957 | 64.0 in 1967 |
| Precipitation | M | 0.12 | 2.11 in 1983 | 0.00 in 2023 |
| Snowfall | M | 0.0 | 0.0 in 2023 | 0.0 in 2023 |
| Snow Depth | M | – | 0 in 2023 | 0 in 2023 |
| HDD (base 65) | M | 0 | 1 in 1967 | 0 in 2023 |
| CDD (base 65) | M | 13 | 20 in 1957 | 0 in 1967 |
| Month-to-Date Summary | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Avg Max Temperature | 96.0 | 87.0 | 97.0 in 1957 | 69.0 in 1986 |
| Avg Min Temperature | 74.0 | 69.5 | 74.0 in 2024 | 56.0 in 1887 |
| Avg Temperature | 85.0 | 78.2 | 85.0 in 2024 | 66.0 in 1986 |
| Total Precipitation | 0.00 | 0.24 | 4.10 in 1898 | 0.00 in 2024 |
| Total Snowfall | M | 0.0 | 0.0 in 2023 | 0.0 in 2023 |
| Max Snow Depth | M | – | 0 in 2023 | 0 in 2023 |
| Total HDD (base 65) | 0 | 0 | 1 in 1967 | 0 in 2024 |
| Total CDD (base 65) | 20 | 26 | 39 in 2011 | 3 in 1986 |
| Year-to-Date Summary | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Avg Max Temperature | 77.4 | 75.1 | 78.0 in 2012 | 69.4 in 1895 |
| Avg Min Temperature | 58.4 | 55.9 | 58.8 in 2023 | 50.2 in 1940 |
| Avg Temperature | 67.9 | 65.5 | 68.3 in 2012 | 60.4 in 1940 |
| Total Precipitation | 43.54 | 35.02 | 53.60 in 1920 | 20.72 in 2007 |
| Total Snowfall (since July 1) | 0.0 | 0.0 | T in 2001 | 0.0 in 2024 |
| Max Snow Depth (since July 1) | 0 | – | T in 1942 | 0 in 2024 |
| Total HDD (since July 1) | 0 | 0 | 11 in 1986 | 0 in 2024 |
| Total CDD (since Jan 1) | 2012 | 1675 | 2012 in 2024 | 1050 in 1967 |
Period of Record:
- Max Temperature : 1878-10-04 to 2024-09-01
- Min Temperature : 1878-10-04 to 2024-09-01
- Precipitation : 1878-10-01 to 2024-09-01
- Snowfall : 1928-12-25 to 2024-08-31
- Snow Depth : 1928-12-25 to 2024-08-31
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.”
