According to the National Weather Service, we’ll have sunny skies in Cobb County Saturday, January 8, with a high near 49 degrees.

7-day forecast

The following is the NWS 7-day weather forecast, centered on Dobbins ARB in Marietta:

Today Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday A chance of rain between 8 am and 1 pm, then showers after 1 pm. High near 57. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night Showers, mainly before 1 am. Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night Clear, with a low around 26.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 45.

Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 26.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

About the National Weather Service

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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