NWS warns of flash flooding and strong winds in Cobb County
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring up to three-quarters of an inch of rain, with high winds and potential street flooding.
By Matthew Turner ·
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, due to widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. The agency warned that isolated flash flooding and nuisance flooding of creeks, streams, and roadways are possible. An isolated strong storm capable of producing strong wind gusts is also in the forecast.
Residents can expect a high near 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 25 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation stands at 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch are possible across the county. The forecast data is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1 a.m. Thursday, followed by a chance of showers. The sky will remain mostly cloudy, with a low around 62 degrees. South winds will start at around 5 miles per hour and become calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation drops to 60 percent. Rainfall totals are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except for higher amounts in thunderstorms.
The weather pattern shifts on Thursday. A 20 percent chance of showers exists between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The sky will be partly sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Winds will be calm before becoming southwest around 5 miles per hour in the afternoon. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 54 degrees and calm winds.
Clearer skies arrive on Friday. The day will be sunny with a high near 73 degrees. Friday night will be clear with a low around 46 degrees. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 66 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 39 degrees.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 65 degrees. Sunday night will be mostly clear with a low around 39 degrees. Monday will be sunny with a high near 66 degrees. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low around 39 degrees. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 67 degrees.
The National Weather Service updated its climate summary for metro Atlanta with October 2026 figures. The report shows how temperatures departed from the 30-year average for that month. The NWS is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters, and ocean areas. These services aim to protect life and property and enhance the national economy.
Source: Cobb County Courier · original report published
