The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a high near 72 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to a Fire Danger Statement that has been issued for parts of north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening. Dry vegetation and low humidity will increase fire danger conditions. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
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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
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with March 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.”
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 | Avg | Deviation from Norm | Precipitation |
| 2026-03-01 | 78 | 47 | 62.5 | 10.6 | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 77 | 51 | 64 | 11.8 | 0 |
| 2026-03-03 | 63 | 49 | 56 | 3.6 | T |
| 2026-03-04 | 75 | 53 | 64 | 11.3 | 0 |
| 2026-03-05 | 81 | 59 | 70 | 17.1 | T |
| 2026-03-06 | 83 | 60 | 71.5 | 18.3 | 0.94 |
| 2026-03-07 | 83 | 62 | 72.5 | 19.1 | 0.69 |
| 2026-03-08 | 69 | 62 | 65.5 | 11.8 | 0.08 |
| 2026-03-09 | 78 | 59 | 68.5 | 14.6 | 0.84 |
| 2026-03-10 | 81 | 60 | 70.5 | 16.3 | T |
| 2026-03-11 | 82 | 64 | 73 | 18.6 | 0 |
| 2026-03-12 | 71 | 45 | 58 | 3.4 | 0.75 |
| 2026-03-13 | 68 | 41 | 54.5 | -0.4 | 0 |
| 2026-03-14 | 78 | 48 | 63 | 7.9 | 0 |
| 2026-03-15 | 72 | 55 | 63.5 | 8.1 | 0.01 |
| 2026-03-16 | 69 | 34 | 51.5 | -4.1 | 0.72 |
| 2026-03-17 | 48 | 29 | 38.5 | -17.4 | 0 |
| 2026-03-18 | 57 | 33 | 45 | -11.1 | 0 |
| 2026-03-19 | 69 | 39 | 54 | -2.3 | 0 |
| 2026-03-20 | 77 | 46 | 61.5 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 2026-03-21 | 84 | 59 | 71.5 | 14.7 | 0 |
| 2026-03-22 | 84 | 59 | 71.5 | 14.4 | 0 |
| 2026-03-23 | 81 | 55 | 68 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 2026-03-24 | 70 | 51 | 60.5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026-03-25 | 69 | 51 | 60 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 2026-03-26 | 80 | 54 | 67 | 9 | 0 |
| 2026-03-27 | 84 | 60 | 72 | 13.7 | 0 |
| 2026-03-28 | 70 | 49 | 59.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026-03-29 | 65 | 45 | 55 | -3.7 | 0 |
| 2026-03-30 | 73 | 59 | 66 | 7 | T |
| 2026-03-31 | M | M | M | M | M |
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.”
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