The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny weather with highs of around 93 degrees here in Cobb County for Monday, September 23, 2024.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather forecast for Cobb County and other parts of the region, as isolated thunderstorms are possible in north and central Georgia this afternoon and evening.

What you will read in this article

1. The extended forecast for Cobb County
2. Climate overview of the last month for the Atlanta metropolitan area
3. The Climate Almanac for the Atlanta Metropolitan Region
4. What the National Weather Service is and what it does

What does the extended forecast hold?

This forecast focuses on Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta.

Today

A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 4 p.m. Sunny, with a high around 93 degrees. Heat index values ​​as high as 97 degrees. Calm, with a northwest wind around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, low around 22°C. West wind around 8 km/h, decreasing.

Tuesday

After 3 p.m. there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, high around 90 degrees. Light and variable wind turning southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday night

40% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms, especially after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, low temperature around 20°C. South wind around 8 km/h.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms possible, then showers and possible thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, high around 28°C. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, gusting to 15 mph. 60% chance of precipitation.

Wednesday night

Chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., with a chance of showers afterward. Mostly cloudy, low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday

There is a chance of showers, then showers are likely and thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m. Cloudy, high around 77 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Thursday night

Showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 66°C. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, high around 77°F.

Friday night

There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, low around 64.

Saturday

20% chance of rain. Mostly sunny, high temperature around 25°C.

Saturday night

20% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, low around 64.

Sunday

30% chance of rain. Partly sunny, high temperature around 25°C.

What was the climate like in the last reporting period?

The NWS climate summary for the Atlanta metropolitan area has now been updated with August 2024 figures.

In an article titled “What is the difference between climate and weather?” the National Ocean Service describes the difference as follows:

“Weather is what you see outside on a given day. For example, it could be 24°C and sunny, or -6°C and heavy snowfall. That’s the weather.”

“Climate is the average of this weather. For example, you can expect snow in the northeast in January or hot and humid in the southeast in July. That is climate. Climate records also include extremes such as record temperatures or record amounts of precipitation. If you have ever heard your local weather report say, “Today we reached a record temperature for this day,” they are talking about climate records.

“So when we talk about climate change, we’re talking about changes in the long-term averages of daily weather. In most places, the weather can change from minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day, and season to season. Climate, on the other hand, is the average of the weather over time and space.”

The climate report for the Atlanta region for the previous month shows how much the deviation is from the average temperatures of that month. The average temperature for a date is the average over a period of 30 years.

Climate Almanac for the Atlanta Metropolitan Region

This almanac provides information on past climate conditions for September 23rd and allows comparisons with the current weather.

Simply put, it helps you see what the weather would typically be like on that day based on historical data.

Recording period:

• Maximum temperature: 04.10.1878 to 22.09.2024
• Min. temperature: 04.10.1878 to 22.09.2024
• Precipitation: 01.10.1878 to 22.09.2024
• Snowfall: 25.12.1928 to 22.09.2024
• Snow depth: 25.12.1928 to 22.09.2024

For more information about the climate in our region, see the NWS Climate FAQs for the Atlanta Region.

What does the National Weather Service do?

The National Weather Service (NWS) is 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 alerts for the United States, its territories, and adjacent waters and marine areas, to protect life and property and to strengthen the national economy.

“These services include forecasts and observations, warnings, impact-based decision support services and education in an effort to build a weather-resilient nation. The ultimate goal is a society that is prepared for and responsive to weather, water and climate events.”