It’s starting to feel a little like the fall, with some windy weather over the weekend.
But the week of Halloween in the East Cobb area will continue to be unseasonably warm, according to the National Weather Service.
The local forecast calls for more sunny and partly sunny days with high temperatures in the mid- to high 70s, and lows around 60 most nights.
Wednesday and Thursday (Halloween) will be the warmest, with highs reaching 80 degrees during the day.
Conditions will be more cloudy toward the end of the week and through the weekend, with highs remaining in the 70s as Daylight Saving Time ends on Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, metro Atlanta has gone without rain for 29 consecutive days.
If the rain holds off through Halloween, the area will experience the first completely dry month on record, dating back to 1878.
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Indian summer-like weather has returned to the Cobb area for the latter part of October, and for the final two weeks of Daylight Saving Time.
We’ve gone from having a freeze advisory during the week to highs in the low 70s on Saturday.
Starting today, plenty of sunshine is expected throughout the coming week and temperatures will be reaching into the 70s and beyond.
The extended forecast of the National Weather Service in Atlanta is projecting highs in the mid-to-high 70s for at least the next week.
And the cooler temperatures we’ve been experiencing at night in recent days also will be going up, with overnight lows ranging from the high 40s to the mid 50s.
Winds also are expected be low during this period, and humidity levels also have been tapering off.
As we head into Standard Time, sunsets will gradually be getting earlier.
In the last week or so official sunsets have been at around 7:30 p.m. or so. They’re projected to be around 7 p.m. from now on, until Standard Time returns on Nov. 3.
Sunrise times are roughly between 7:30-8 a.m.
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A reader photo from Columns Drive, which is closed between Atlanta Country Club Drive and Riverlook Parkway.
UPDATED, 6:20 P.M.:
Cobb Police said just a few moments ago that Columns Drive has reopened. “There is still some standing water and a tree down in the area, but the roadway is deemed passable,” according to a message on its Facebook page posted around 6 p.m.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Cobb County was spared the worst of Tropical Storm Helene Friday morning, but there’s extensive flooding that’s affecting travel for the remainder of the day.
A local state of emergency remains in place as cleanup crews continue their work.
Cobb also remains under a flash flood watch until 1:15 p.m. Friday, and citizens are urged not to get out on the roads before then, if at all today, unless absolutely necessary.
That’s because even main roads are treacherous after heavy rains, estimated to be in excess of six inches in some places, and trees and power lines were downed.
High winds are also continuing through Friday, with gusts in parts of the East Cobb area topping 40 mph.
Cobb DOT said Friday morning that Columns Drive in East Cobb, along the Chattahoochee River, is closed between Atlanta Country Club Drive and Riverlook Parkway.
A reader sent the following photos from her backyard on Columns Drive that extends to the river. Click the middle button to start the slideshow:
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In Northeast Cobb, Blackwell Road is closed between Fowler Drive and Windridge Drive (east of Canton Road) because of downed power lines.
Cobb government said its crews have already dealt with 55 downed trees on roads, 11 flooded roads and eight reports of traffic lights being out.
In addition, flood warnings are in effect along most rivers and major streams and creeks in Cobb, including the Chattahoochee River and Noonday Creek.
Cobb Police said in a social media posting that the Bells Ferry Trailhead at Noonday Creek “saw quite a bit of water buildup, now it’s more of a ‘Trail-Lake’—serious flooding over there, so maybe skip that hike for now!”
A reader sent the photo below of flooded soccer fields at Noonday Park:
We haven’t heard of any such warnings along Sope Creek in East Cobb, but the U.S. Geological Survey indicated water levels above 12 feet.
The reader who sent the photo above tells us that the creek “looks like it’s about to come over the bridge on Columns where it dumps into the Chattahoochee.”
Another East Cobb resident posted this video of Sope Creek at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area:
We’d also like to share your information/photos/videos of storm conditions near you with the community. If it’s safe, please e-mail editor@eastcobbnews.com or text 404-219.4278.
Nearly 1 million Georgia electrical customers were without power Friday morning after Helene barged in from Florida as a Category 2 storm, then was downgraded to a tropical storm as it approached metro Atlanta.
More than 5,000 electrical customers in Cobb County are without power as of mid-Friday morning, according to Georgia Power and Cobb EMC, which provide most service to the East Cobb area.
According to Georgia Power, roughly 1,000 East Cobb customers are without electricity, while Cobb EMC reports that an estimated 750 customers in East Cobb are reporting outages.
Another Columns Drive reader sent us this video showing the extent of the flooding, and how it trapped residents for hours:
Much heavier wind damage and flooding occurred east of the metro area. Gov. Brian Kemp said at a news briefing Friday morning that 11 deaths have been reported across Georgia, including a first responder.
As the storm gathered in the Gulf of Mexico, a rare tropical storm warning was issued for north Georgia, with gusts as high as 73 mph anticipated.
Winds were expected to gust between 30-40 mph through Friday afternoon, with partly sunny skies also in the forecast as Helene moved north out of Georgia.
Cooler temperatures also greeted the passage of the storm, in the mid-60s on Friday morning, as the weather improves for the weekend.
Sun and highs in the high 70s return for the weekend and temperatures will be back in the low 80s next week.
But for the rest of Friday, you’re asked to stay put if possible while the cleanup work continues.
If/when you do get out, do not try and drive through a flooded area. You’re asked to call 911 or Georgia Power/Cobb EMC immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
Cobb government said if you have structural property damage to report, you can do so by clicking here.
An aerial photo of a flooded golf course at Indian Hills Country Club, posted on its social media account:
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Rain ahead of Hurricane Helene was already waterlogging major roads in East Cobb Thursday, including the Roswell-East Piedmont intersection.
UPDATED, FRIDAY, 11 A.M.:
Here’s our report on the latest road conditions, power outages and more in the East Cobb area on Friday morning. You’re asked to avoid travel as much as possible due as work crews are addressing flooding and downed power lines and trees.
A few roads are closed, and rivers and creeks are overflowing, including Sope Creek in East Cobb.
Overall, our area was spared the worst of Helene.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
State and local authorities continued to warn citizens to take extreme precautions Thursday as Hurricane Helene is set to move into Georgia with anticipated tropical storm-force winds and heavy rains.
Between 4-8 inches of rain is predicted for the Cobb area as the hurricane moves inland from the Big Bend coastline of Florida, where it’s expected to reach landfall Thursday night as least as a Category 3 storm.
In addition, sustained winds in excess of 50 mph and gusts up to 60 mph could take place in the metro Atlanta starting late Thursday night and into Friday.
Emergency officials are urging citizens to prepare for flooding, heavy property damage and extended power outages in what could be life-threatening conditions.
“Due to the intensity and fast forward motion, unprecedented wind and flooding impacts, rivaling or exceeding those of Hurricanes Opal (1995), Irma (2017) and Michael (2018), are expected across the north and central Georgia,” the National Weather Service said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
Local response
Cobb government issued statements Thursday morning closing offices, including libraries, through Friday, and Chairwoman Lisa Cupid issued a countywide state of emergency to allow “the county to quickly access state and federal resources that may be needed after the storm passes.
“I encourage everyone to take precautions and avoid travel during the storm,” she said. “Forecasters are predicting high winds and heavy rainfall. With the amount of rain we’ve already received, flooding is likely. If you live in a flood-prone area, please assess whether it is necessary to relocate to a safer location.”
Cobb DOT crews will operate on 12-hour shifts starting Thursday night to handle calls about downed trees, blocked roads and flooding.
Cobb spokesman Ross Cavitt said the Cobb Emergency Management Agency will activate its Emergency Operations Center, “and a combined police and fire incident command will coordinate the emergency response. Additionally, 911 will increase its number of operators to manage the expected surge in calls and dispatch emergency responders.”
He added that “during the peak of the storm, anticipated on Friday morning, residents are asked to call 911 only for immediate emergencies. For non-emergency assistance, a list of contact numbers is available on the Helene Information page at cobbcounty.org.”
Latest conditions
The NWS said that the majority of Georgia has an “80-90 percent chance of seeing tropical storm force winds” from late Thursday afternoon until as late as Friday afternoon.
Those winds range from 38 mph to 73 mph.
“The strongest winds and wind gusts will continue to be found on the eastern side of the storm and may change with small wobbles in the forecast track,” the NWS message said.
Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide emergency, and hurricane warnings have been issued for southwest Georgia.
Cobb and most of the rest of Georgia are under a flash flood watch and a tropical storm warning until Friday afternoon.
Tornadoes also are expected to materialize during Helene’s onslaught into Georgia, and tornado warnings have been in effect in parts of south and middle Georgia Thursday afternoon,
The storm center is expected to pass over the metro Atlanta area by 7 a.m. Friday, but winds and rain from Helene will be arriving before that.
“The worst of the system is expected to arrive between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.,” the Cobb Emergency Management Agency said Thursday.
“With this being the case, the GREATEST risk is overnight. As you prepare to go to bed tonight, make sure any supplies you may need are in an easy to access area. Power outages may make it difficult to collect items after the storm system has arrived, so stage it TODAY before you may need it! Don’t forget to plan for small children and pets.”
The area has been watterlogged by 2-5 inches of rain thus far from unrelated rain showers since Wednesday, prompting further warnings for those living near creeks, streams, rivers and other bodies of water.
Water levels at Sope Creek in East Cobb were already surging to nearly five feet (see map).
Numerous local businesses in East Cobb were altering their schedules or closing early or cancelling activities.
Staying safe
Local and state authorities have been sending out messages on how to prepare for what could be catastrophic conditions for several days:
Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include at least a gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, necessary medications, a multi-tool, and a whistle. Don’t forget items like batteries, a manual can opener, and personal hygiene products.
Secure Your Home: Bring in or secure any outdoor furniture, decorations, and equipment that could be damaged or become projectiles. Check windows and doors to ensure they are properly sealed.
Prepare for Power Outages: Charge power banks for devices and have extra batteries for flashlights. Consider investing in a generator if you live in an area prone to outages, and make sure you have candles and matches as backups.
Avoid Floodwaters: Even shallow water can be dangerous, hiding debris or strong currents. Stay informed about local weather conditions and heed warnings from authorities.
Know Evacuation Plans: Familiarize yourself with local evacuation routes and have a go-bag ready with essentials like clothing, cash, and important documents. Discuss a meeting place with family in case you get separated.
Power outages
Gather emergency contact information for your electricity provider to report power outages, downed lines, etc., and to receive messages and alerts.
Georgia Power is preparing an outage map and has compiled safety information here; Cobb EMC provides similar resources here.
Contact info:
Acworth Power – 770-293-9557
Atlanta Gas Light – 877-427-4321
Marietta Power – Emergency 770-794-5160
Cobb EMC – Power Outage 770-429-2100, then press 3
Georgia Power – 888-660-5890
Greystone Power – 770-942-6576
Officials are warning that the outages could be extensive. Georgia Power offers additional tips:
Before a Storm: Stay aware, heed advice from officials, and check the weather forecast before heading outdoors. Check your emergency kit and family plan. Unplug major appliances and charge cell phones in case you lose power.
During a Storm: Take safe shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows and doors. Avoid contact with conductors of electricity – appliances, metal objects and water.
After a Storm: Never touch any downed or low-hanging wire, including telephone or TV wires that touch a power line. Never pull tree limbs off of power lines yourself or enter areas with debris or downed trees as downed power lines may be buried in wreckage. Customers should call 911 or Georgia Power immediately if they see a fallen or low-hanging power line.
Travel cautions
Authorities are asking citizens to avoid driving if at all possible on Friday morning, even on major roads, which are already struggling to absorb pre-Helene rains.
If you must drive, do not try to drive through a flooded area.
“Turn around, don’t drown! An estimated 2-3 inches of rain has already fallen due to unrelated storms,” Cobb EMA Said.
We can expect an additional 4-6 inches. This may present as flash flooding and may be extremely dangerous. DO NOT wade in storm water. Remember: 6 inches of water is enough to knock over a person and 12 inches is enough to carry a vehicle. Do not attempt to cross moving waters.”
Cobb EMA said the storm system from Helene is expected to clear out of the area by between 1-3 p.m. Friday.
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Tropical storm Helene was declared a hurricane on Wednesday as it approaches the Florida gulf coast, and emergency declarations for Georgia have been heightened for most of the state.
That includes a tropical storm warning covering most of metro Atlanta and north Georgia, by the National Weather Service. Helene is expected to make landfall in the “Big Bend” coastal area of Florida on Thursday, possibly as a Category 4 storm (130 mph winds).
“This could be an unprecedented event for north and central Georgia given the expected track and strength of Helene,” the National Weather Service in Peachtree City said in a briefing Wednesday around noon (you can watch it below).
That’s because forecasters say the storm, which has been fast-moving as it treks across the Gulf of Mexico, will continue to move quickly inland.
Tropical storm-caliber winds (45 mph to 55 mph) may include gusts up to 75 mph in some areas, according to the NWS forecast, with the greatest risk coming early Friday morning (overnight hours) through early Friday afternoon.
Tornadoes are possible for areas east of the storm path. Thus far, Cobb is not included in that likely area.
Cobb has been under a flood watch since 2 p.m. Wednesday, an alert that continues through 2 p.m. Thursday.
Light rain began falling in Cobb on Wednesday afternoon, unrelated to Helene.
But the storms and winds associated with Helene are expected to increase significantly.
The NWS is predicting that the center of the storm will pass over metro Atlanta as it moves further north, dropping between 4-7 inches of rain.
The high winds could be devastating, as local governments and emergency agencies are encouraging citizens to prepare for the worst.
That includes the possibility of property damage, long power outages, heavy flooding in waterways and on roads and scattered debris.
Cobb government is updating information and providing resources at this link; there’s no word yet on county closures.
The North Georgia State Fair in Cobb County has been cancelled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is closed on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves series at Truist Park against the New York Mets also has been put on hold. Wednesday and Thursday games will be made up as part of a Monday doubleheader as the Braves trail the Mets by a game in a battle for a playoff spot.
Some metro Atlanta school districts are cancelling classes as well. The Cobb County School District is on fall break this week.
Cobb government said Tuesday that the county DOT will have extra crews on stand-by to respond to flooded roads and emergencies.
Here’s what local emergency authorities are asking citizens to do to prepare:
Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include at least a gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, necessary medications, a multi-tool, and a whistle. Don’t forget items like batteries, a manual can opener, and personal hygiene products.
Secure Your Home: Bring in or secure any outdoor furniture, decorations, and equipment that could be damaged or become projectiles. Check windows and doors to ensure they are properly sealed.
Prepare for Power Outages: Charge power banks for devices and have extra batteries for flashlights. Consider investing in a generator if you live in an area prone to outages, and make sure you have candles and matches as backups.
Avoid Floodwaters: Even shallow water can be dangerous, hiding debris or strong currents. Stay informed about local weather conditions and heed warnings from authorities.
Know Evacuation Plans: Familiarize yourself with local evacuation routes and have a go-bag ready with essentials like clothing, cash, and important documents. Discuss a meeting place with family in case you get separated.
Georgia Power is preparing an outage map and has compiled safety information here; Cobb EMC provides similar resources here.
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Tropical storm Helene is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane as it approaches the Florida panhandle later this week.
The National Weather Service in Atlanta is forecasting plenty of heavy rain the storm moves inland north into Georgia, and has included Cobb County and much of Georgia in a flood watch starting Wednesday afternoon.
That watch period starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday and extends to 2 p.m. Friday, according to the NWS, which is predicting that those areas of the state in the watch could get between 4-7 inches of rain during that period.
The storm is expected to pass by the Yucatan Peninsula Wednesday and is tracking toward the Florida coastal “Big Bend” area east of the panhandle. It could become a Category 3 hurricane by the time it reaches landfall Thursday.
Here’s more from the NWS about the projected path of Helene and the likely conditions. More NWS-related links here.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency through Oct. 2, and the Georgia Emergency Management Association is urging citizens to prepare for “significant” power outages, downed trees and even tornadoes east of the main storm path.
The watch notice states that “widespread torrential rainfall is expected to then overspread the area on Thursday into Thursday night as Tropical Storm Helene approaches.”
Temperatures will be cooling as a result, with Wednesday’s high expected around 80. The chance of rain in the Cobb area is 70 percent, and between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain in expected.
On Thursday, more heavy rainfall is in the forecast, with a 90 percent chance of showers and a high in the low 70s. The wind also could gust up to 25 mph.
Friday’s chance of rain is around 50 percent, with highs in the high 70s.
The heavy rainfall amounts could cause rivers, streams, ponds and lakes to rise and pose dangers on the roads.
The NWS said late Tuesday that the metro Atlanta area is in the highest risk area for flash flooding Wednesday into Thursday (see map below).
Cobb government said Tuesday that the county DOT will have extra crews on stand-by to respond to flooded roads and emergencies.
Cobb Police on Tuesday issued the following preparedness message:
1. Prepare an Emergency Kit: Stock essential supplies, including water, food, and medications.
2. Secure Your Home: Safeguard outdoor items.
3. Prepare for Power Outages: Charge devices and have flashlights ready.
4. Avoid Floodwaters: Don’t walk or drive through flooded areas.
5. Know Evacuation Plans: Be ready to evacuate if advised by authorities.
Georgia Power is preparing an outage map and has compiled safety information here; Cobb EMC provides similar resources here.
Both electrical providers are encouraging their customers to enroll for text alerts and to receive other messages.
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The equinox takes place twice a year, in September and March, when the sun is exactly above the equator and day and night are of equal length.
The start to spring is around March 20-21, then the sun crosses back northbound across the celestial equator.
Autumn officially lasts until Dec. 21-22 in the Northern Hemisphere, when winter begins.
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The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong chance of rain for most of Georgia on Friday and through the weekend.
A few outdoor activities this weekend in the East Cobb area have been called off or moved indoors due to a wet weather forecast.
Some light rain fell in the area on Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane Francine are expected to have an impact into early next week.
The storm reached the coast of Louisiana on Wednesday, fanning a weather system across the Deep South.
Tornado warnings have been issued in Alabama on Thursday afternoon as a weather system moves into Georgia.
A wind advisory has been issued to include Cobb County through early Friday morning, with wind gusts up to 30 mph.
On Friday, thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon, with a 60 percent chance of rain, and up to a half an inch possible in some areas.
The chance of rain Friday night is expected to be 80 percent, with up to three-quarters of an inch of new rain.
The forecast for Saturday morning—when the EAST COBBER parade is scheduled—includes showers and an 80 percent chance of rain, and continuing into Saturday night.
Sunday will be no different, with a 70 percent chance of rain all day.
High temperatures throughout that stretch are forecast to be in the 70s, with lows in the 60s.
The rain will taper off Monday and Tuesday with the sun finally returning by midweek.
The Blackwell Farmers Market on Canton Road has cancelled Saturday morning’s market and will return on Sept. 21.
Several school festivals also have been postponed or moved indoors.
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It’s feeling a bit more like fall these days, with lower temps and dropping humidity continuing, ideal for hanging out at the park, as above, or just getting out in general.
The East Cobb area also will be getting some rain toward the end of the week.
Sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-80s are in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
On Thursday, there’s a 40 percent chance of rain, with highs in the mid-70s, and by Thursday night the chance of rain is expected to be 80 percent, with lows in the mid-60s.
Friday’s forecast has more rain projected, with a 70 percent chance, and highs also in the mid-70s.
Saturday morning is the EAST COBBER parade, and the rain is expected to hold off during that time.
But there’s a 30 percent chance of rain Saturday afternoon, and the same is forecast on Sunday and Monday.
Highs will return back to the low-80s by then and into next week, with lows in the mid-60s.
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Temperatures are going to feel a little summer-like as April turns into May in East Cobb.
On Sunday, temperatures hovered around 80 but it was a bit on the windy side, perfect for flying a kite at East Cobb Park.
As the week unfolds, highs will reach into the high 80s, and some thunderstorms are in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
There’s an 80 percent chance of rain on Tuesday, mostly in the morning, with a slighter chance in the afternoon. Highs will be in the high 70s and lows will dip into the high 50s.
Wednesday is expected to be start of a warming trend, with sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s. Thursday’s forecast is similar, with highs in the high 80s, followed by mostly sunny weather and highs in the mid 80s on Friday.
But thunderstorms are forecast throughout the weekend, starting with a 30 percent chance on Friday afternoon.
Satuday’s weather is expected to be partly sunny, with highs in the low 80s, and a 50 percent chance of rain.
On Sunday, temperatures will reach into the low 80s, with a 30 percent chance of rain.
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A line of thunderstorms will be moving into Cobb County and North Georgia overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, followed by some cooler weather for most of the rest of the week.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a hazardous weather outlook starting at 11 p.m. Tuesday and into the overnight hours (enhanced risk area in orange on map).
The forecast said that some thunderstorms “could be severe and capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes.”
The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, and between 1-2 inches of rain is possible.
While high temperatures on Wednesday will be in the mid-60s, lows will be dipping into the 40s and close to freezing through Sunday as the rain clears.
The NWS forecast said that areas of frost are possible across portions of North Georgia. Wind gusts are expected between 25-30 percent from early Wednesday through Thursday evening.
Highs during that stretch will range from the mid-50s to the low 60s, with warmer weather returning Sunday.
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It’s been feeling and looking like spring in Cobb, but winter’s not quite finished.
The first official day of spring is Tuesday, but a freeze watch will be in effect from midnight Tuesday to 10 a.m. Tuesday as low overnight temperatures could drop to the high 20s.
A cold front will be moving through North Georgia (freeze watch area shown in turqouise) that will linger into Wednesday.
High temperatures will be only in the mid-50s Monday and Tuesday, but warmer weather will return by Wednesday, with highs in the high 60s and low 70s expected for at least another week.
Lows during that time will rise to the high 40s and low 50s, and sunny weather is in store for most of the rest of the week.
More details, and an extended forecast from the National Weather Service, can be found by clicking here.
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Cobb, metro Atlanta and much of north and central Georgia will be getting heavy doses of rain from Friday night through most of Saturday.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flood watch for those areas from 7 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Sunday.
The advisory states that the affected areas could receive between 2 to 5 inches of rain during that period, especially overnight Friday into Saturday, with the possibility of flooding of roads, creeks and streams, lakes and other low-lying areas.
Early Friday, the NWS issued a flood warning for Sweetwater Creek in South Cobb for Sunday. Thus far, no advisories have been issued for the areas of the Chattahoochee River near East Cobb and for nearby streams and creeks.
High temperatures Saturday will reach into the high 60s with lows around 40.
The weather will get cooler on Sunday and Monday as the rain moves out, with sunny skies and highs from the mid-50s to the low 60s and low dropping to the mid 30s.
Similar weather is in the forecast for the middle of next week, with sun and highs around 70 and lows in the mid-40s.
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“All Cobb schools and administrative offices will return to a normal schedule on Wednesday, January 17th.
According to the National Weather Service, tomorrow will be extremely cold, and the wind chill temperatures could be a shock to you and your children. Please be sure your children are dressed appropriately, especially if they will be waiting at bus stops. As you know, the Here Comes the Bus app allows you to track your student’s bus in real-time, so your student can remain indoors until the bus draws near. If you or your student will be driving, please continue using caution on the roads.
Our Team looks forward to seeing your children in school on Wednesday!”
About the weather:
The National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued a wind chill advisory from 5 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday for Cobb and much of North Georgia.
Temperatures are expected to reach into the low teens overnight Tuesday, but wind chill factors could make conditions feel near zero or a few degrees below during that advisory period.
Those conditions could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken when moving about outdoors.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and highs in the mid 30s, with lows reaching around 20.
Winds are expected to die down during Wednesday, and on Thursday, highs will be in the high 40s and lows around 35, with an 80 percent chance of rain expected.
Friday will be sunny with highs in the low 40s, with temperatures much colder again over the weekend.
Saturday’s high is not expected to be higher than 30, with lows around 15.
Sunday will be a bit warmer, with highs around 40 and lows around 25.
Not long after the Cobb County School District announced Tuesday postponements of all classes and other activities, Cobb County government did the same early Monday evening, as all government offices, courts and libraries will be closed Tuesday, due to ” the potential for hazardous travel conditions.”
Among those activities being postponed is a Cobb Board of Commissioners public hearing on the Cobb Comprehensive Plan.
The winter weather advisory begins at 4 a.m. Tuesday and continues until noon, but icy road conditions may be in effect all day. High temperatures aren’t expected to get out of the 20s.
Cobb government said in a statement Monday evening that “Cobb DOT crews will monitor road conditions early in the morning and treat bridges, overpasses, and known trouble spots.”
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The chance of rain overnight Tuesday in Cobb County has prompted the Cobb County School district to call off classes and all after-school and extracurricular activities on Tuesday.
The district said in a statement late Monday afternoon that the closures were”due to the possibility of dangerous winter weather, including freezing rain, ice accumulations, and travel conditions that could impact buses and student drivers.”
It’s the first weather closure of the 2023-24 academic year in Cobb County.
“We understand unscheduled changes to school days impact families differently and do not make this decision lightly,” the district statement said. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our 107,000 students, their families, and our 19,000 team members.”
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Cobb and much of north Georgia from 4 a.m. Tuesday until noon Tuesday, with conditions expected to affect morning commutes.
There’s a 35-45 percent chance of rain forecast between 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, with high temperatures expected to reach only 30.
That’s the only wet weather in the forecast for the rest of the week, but highs will hover around freezing Wednesday, with lows dipping into the teens.
But wind chills on Wednesday could make the temperature feel between -5 and -10 degrees.
Temperatures will reach highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s on Thursday and Friday, but the weekend is expected to be frigid.
Saturday’s highs are forecast to be in the high 20s and lows in the low teens. Siunday’s high is expected to be in the high 40s with lows in the mid teens.
Warmer weather is expected next week, with highs in the 50s next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The late Sunday afternoon sky over East Cobb Park was marked only by the contrails from a jet airplane. ECN photo.
The picture-perfect weather we enjoyed over the weekend in East Cobb is going to be changing as Thanskgiving approaches, but it’s still expected to be mild for the season.
Clear skies are forecast to give way to rain starting Monday and later in the week, and 70-degree highs will drop into the 50s starting on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service in Atlanta is forecasting a slight chance of rain overnight Monday, with a 100 percent chance during the day through Tuesday afternoon.
Thunderstorms are included in that wet forecast
Highs will be in the mid 60s but then it’s going to start getting colder at night, with Tuesday’s low in the high 40s.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and lows dipping into the high 30s.
Thanksgiving Day will be partly sunny with highs in the 50s and lows in the high 40s. There is a slight chance of rain in the afternoon and into the overnight hours of Friday.
More rain returns for Black Friday, with a 40 percent chance, and highs ranging from the mid 50s to lows also in the high 40s.
The weekend will be the same and into the first full week of the holiday season.
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Drought conditions in North Georgia range from extreme (in red) to moderate in Cobb County (beige). Source: U. S. Drought Monitor.
The buzz of air-conditioning units could be heard around East Cobb on Monday, as summer-like temperatures returned, and they’ll be here most of the week.
Highs in the high 70s and even into 80 are being forecast by the National Weather Service in Atlanta, with lows still dipping into the 40s.
That follows freeze warnings a few nights last week, as the early fall continues to bring in a mix of weather seasons.
Sunny skies will continue through Wednesday, with cloudy skies in the forecast on Thursday.
Some needed rain is expected from late Thursday night through Sunday, with highs dropping into the 60s and high 50s through the start of next week.
There’s been a drought in North Georgia in recent weeks. October had only 1.71 inches of rain recorded in metro Atlanta, which is in a moderate drought.
Mountainous areas are undergoing what the U.S. Drought Monitor considers an “extreme drought.”
There’s a 30 percent chance of rain Thursday night, a 50-60 percent chance of rain on Friday, followed by a 20 percent chance on Saturday and a 30 percent chance on Sunday.
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That’s under provisions of the Uniform Time Act of 1966, which would need to be repealed before states could enact permanent saving time laws.
Georgia is among the states that has approved a measure to go to permanent saving time if that happens.
The legislature in 2021 passed a law that was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, contingent on Congressional action. Most of East Cobb’s representatives voted in favor of that law.
The Sunshine Protection Act, sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, passed the U.S. Senate in 2022 but hasn’t been voted on in the U.S. House.
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Temperatures reached 80 degrees again on Monday, but we’ll be having cooler weather until the weekend.
Not long after trick-or-treating winds down on Tuesday, the weather in the East Cobb area will be taking a very chilly turn for a few days.
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for most of metro Atlanta and parts of North Georgia from late Tuesday evening until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Sub-freezing lows are forecast for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with highs from the mid-50s to low 60s during those days.
Frost and freeze conditions can kill crops and garden vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. People with in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Pets also should be shielded from freeze conditions and brought inside.
High temperatures over the weekend will range from the high 60s to low 70s, also with sunshine. But the lows will still be colder than they have been‚ in the 40s into next week.
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