The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, with a high near 81 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder that will be possible for eastern Georgia through this afternoon.
Scorching temperature was also mentioned in the alert, with record high temperatures for the season possible by Thursday.
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Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.
To read an article about interpreting a weather news report, with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
A slight chance of showers between 2 p.m and 3 p.m, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Showers. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 2 a.m. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with March 2025 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 | Deviation from norm | Precipitation |
| 2025-03-01 | 75 | 46 | 60.5 | 8.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-02 | 57 | 36 | 46.5 | -5.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-03 | 64 | 36 | 50 | -2.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-04 | 72 | 44 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 2025-03-05 | 65 | 41 | 53 | 0.1 | 1.05 |
| 2025-03-06 | 56 | 37 | 46.5 | -6.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-07 | 68 | 38 | 53 | -0.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-08 | 76 | 56 | 66 | 12.3 | T |
| 2025-03-09 | 58 | 47 | 52.5 | -1.4 | 0.37 |
| 2025-03-10 | 55 | 45 | 50 | -4.2 | 0.56 |
| 2025-03-11 | 76 | 42 | 59 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-12 | 76 | 48 | 62 | 7.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-13 | 74 | 55 | 64.5 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-14 | 75 | 55 | 65 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 2025-03-15 | 78 | 60 | 69 | 13.6 | 0.08 |
| 2025-03-16 | 74 | 49 | 61.5 | 5.9 | 0.44 |
| 2025-03-17 | 63 | 42 | 52.5 | -3.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-18 | 77 | 42 | 59.5 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-19 | 79 | 47 | 63 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-20 | 67 | 42 | 54.5 | -2.1 | 0.02 |
| 2025-03-21 | 66 | 36 | 51 | -5.8 | 0 |
| 2025-03-22 | 74 | 45 | 59.5 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-23 | 77 | 47 | 62 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-24 | 66 | 53 | 59.5 | 2 | 0.14 |
| 2025-03-25 | 80 | 46 | 63 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 2025-03-26 | 75 | 51 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-03-27 | 75 | 50 | 62.5 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 2025-03-28 | 81 | 53 | 67 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 2025-03-29 | 74 | 63 | 68.5 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 2025-03-30 | 76 | 61 | 68.5 | 9.5 | 0.01 |
| 2025-03-31 | 70 | 59 | 64.5 | 5.3 | 0.34 |
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.”