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.
If your organization is changing plans due to the weather, please let us know and we’ll update it here. Contact us: editor@eastcobbnews.com.
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