The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, March 6, 2026, 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 some patchy dense fog that will be possible across central Georgia this morning with visibilities falling below a half mile at times.

Thunderstorms are also expected to develop this afternoon. While widespread severe weather is not expected, a few strong could be strong with gusty winds and frequent lightning.

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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers between 1 p.m and 4 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?

The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with February 2026 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.

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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 Norm	Precipitation
2026-02-01	37	16	26.5	-19.3	T
2026-02-02	52	21	36.5	-9.5	0
2026-02-03	60	35	47.5	1.3	0.01
2026-02-04	57	38	47.5	1.2	0.04
2026-02-05	45	33	39	-7.5	0
2026-02-06	65	30	47.5	0.8	0
2026-02-07	55	36	45.5	-1.4	0
2026-02-08	61	30	45.5	-1.6	0
2026-02-09	68	40	54	6.7	0
2026-02-10	70	47	58.5	11	0
2026-02-11	65	48	56.5	8.8	0.04
2026-02-12	65	39	52	4.1	0
2026-02-13	63	43	53	4.9	0
2026-02-14	62	38	50	1.7	T
2026-02-15	60	47	53.5	5	0.86
2026-02-16	69	48	58.5	9.7	0
2026-02-17	69	44	56.5	7.5	0
2026-02-18	69	52	60.5	11.3	T
2026-02-19	79	60	69.5	20	0
2026-02-20	80	64	72	22.3	0.01
2026-02-21	66	54	60	10	0.39
2026-02-22	58	32	45	-5.2	T
2026-02-23	40	28	34	-16.4	0
2026-02-24	54	24	39	-11.7	0
2026-02-25	63	41	52	1.1	0
2026-02-26	64	59	61.5	10.3	0.37
2026-02-27	M	M	M	M	M
2026-02-28	71	51	61	9.3	T

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.”