The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for Cobb County and much of north and central Georgia from Saturday morning, October 10, through Sunday morning, October 11, 2026. East winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching 50 mph, could bring down trees and power lines, cause widespread power outages, and make travel difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. The watch covers much of metro Atlanta and surrounding counties.
The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Watch for north and central Georgia for Saturday, October 10 through Sunday morning, October 11.
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What is in the High Wind Watch?
The High Wind Watch states the following:
533 PM EDT Thu Oct 8 2026…