The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a high near 69 degrees.
Tonight it is expected to be clear, with an overnight low of around 45 degrees.
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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 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70percent.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60percent.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with April 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 | Max Temp | Min Temp | Average | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2026-04-01 | 84 | 61 | 72.5 | 13 | 0 |
| 2026-04-02 | 83 | 61 | 72 | 12.3 | 0 |
| 2026-04-03 | 83 | 62 | 72.5 | 12.6 | 0 |
| 2026-04-04 | 85 | 65 | 75 | 14.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-05 | 71 | 56 | 63.5 | 3.1 | 0.13 |
| 2026-04-06 | 67 | 50 | 58.5 | -2.2 | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 78 | 54 | 66 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 2026-04-08 | 70 | 53 | 61.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 2026-04-09 | 72 | 47 | 59.5 | -1.9 | 0 |
| 2026-04-10 | 78 | 51 | 64.5 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-11 | 85 | 54 | 69.5 | 7.6 | 0 |
| 2026-04-12 | 86 | 56 | 71 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-13 | 83 | 60 | 71.5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 86 | 60 | 73 | 10.3 | 0 |
| 2026-04-15 | 85 | 60 | 72.5 | 9.5 | 0 |
| 2026-04-16 | 85 | 63 | 74 | 10.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-17 | 90 | 64 | 77 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 2026-04-18 | 84 | 64 | 74 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 2026-04-19 | 69 | 49 | 59 | -5 | 0 |
| 2026-04-20 | 77 | 44 | 60.5 | -3.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-21 | 79 | 53 | 66 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 2026-04-22 | 83 | 60 | 71.5 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 83 | 58 | 70.5 | 5.4 | 0 |
| 2026-04-24 | 84 | 61 | 72.5 | 7.1 | 0 |
| 2026-04-25 | 75 | 64 | 69.5 | 3.9 | 0.02 |
| 2026-04-26 | 84 | 62 | 73 | 7.1 | T |
| 2026-04-27 | 76 | 62 | 69 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 2026-04-28 | 67 | 58 | 62.5 | -3.9 | 0.52 |
| 2026-04-29 | 83 | 63 | 73 | 6.3 | 1.08 |
| 2026-04-30 | 75 | 60 | 67.5 | 0.5 | 0.33 |
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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