Flooding persists in northern Georgia as scattered storms target Cobb County

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The warning covers scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to persist through the night. Meteorologists indicated these storms will primarily affect areas along and south of Interstate 85. Residents in those zones were advised to monitor local conditions closely.

Flooding remains active in parts of Fannin and Gilmer Counties. Officials urged drivers to heed road closures to avoid hazardous conditions. The current outlook for Cobb County includes partly sunny skies with a high near 74 degrees. A slight chance of showers exists before 3 p.m. and again after 4 p.m. Patchy fog is expected before 10 a.m. Winds will remain calm before shifting to the west at around 5 mph. The precipitation probability stands at 20 percent.

Temperatures will drop significantly by Friday. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 71 degrees. Northwest winds will blow between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. Friday night will be clear with a low of 45 degrees. Saturday will bring sunshine and a high of 64 degrees. The following night will be mostly clear with a low of 38 degrees.

The cold snap will continue through the weekend. Sunday will be sunny with a high of 66 degrees. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 39 degrees. Monday and Tuesday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs of 67 degrees each. Lows will hover around 40 and 41 degrees respectively. Veterans Day, on Friday, November 11, is forecast to be sunny with a high of 68 degrees.

The NWS has also released updated climate figures for October 2026 in the metro Atlanta area. These reports compare local conditions against 30-year averages. The service defines climate as the long-term average of daily weather. Weather, by contrast, refers to specific conditions on a particular day. This distinction helps explain why short-term forecasts differ from historical climate data.

The National Weather Service is a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Its mandate includes providing forecasts and warnings for the United States and adjacent waters. The agency aims to protect life and property while enhancing the national economy. Their goal is to build a weather-ready nation capable of responding to various environmental events.