71-degree Friday expected in Cobb County amid early fog warnings

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and surrounding areas on Friday, November 6, 2026, due to patchy dense fog.

Visibility in portions of far north Georgia is expected to drop to one-quarter of a mile or less during the morning hours. The agency anticipates the fog will lift after 9 a.m. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are also possible in parts of central Georgia through the early afternoon.

Despite the early morning conditions, the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies in Cobb County. Temperatures will reach a high near 71 degrees. Northwest winds will blow between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. The forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.

The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 44 degrees. Winds will remain from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph. Saturday will bring sunny conditions and a high near 64 degrees. Northwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts capped at 15 mph.

Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low near 38 degrees. Winds will shift to light north in the evening after starting from the northwest. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 67 degrees. Winds will be calm initially, turning northwest at around 5 mph in the afternoon. The low for Sunday night is expected to be 39 degrees.

Monday will see sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. The following night will be partly cloudy with a low of 41 degrees. Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high of 69 degrees, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low of 42 degrees. Veterans Day on Wednesday is forecast to be sunny with a high of 68 degrees. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high of 66 degrees.

The National Weather Service updated its climate summary for metro Atlanta with October 2026 figures. The report details departures from average temperatures, which are calculated over a 30-year period. The National Ocean Service defines climate as the average of weather over time and space, distinct from daily weather conditions.

The National Weather Service, a component of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, provides forecasts and warnings for the United States and its territories. Its services include impact-based decision support and education aimed at building a weather-ready society. The agency's goal is to protect life and property while enhancing the national economy through accurate weather, water, and climate data.