Cheerwine Festival Weather Update: Tuesday, May 13

We're now just four days away from the 2025 Cheerwine Festival, and the Tuesday forecast update continues to bring good news overall for downtown Salisbury on Saturday, May 17.

Here’s where things stand as of this morning:

Saturday, May 17 Forecast (as of Tuesday, May 13):

• Morning: Partly cloudy and dry with temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70°F during early festival setup and arrivals.

• Midday to Afternoon: Mostly sunny and warm, with highs reaching the mid 80s. Humidity will increase, but it should stay manageable.

• After 3 PM: A low-end chance of isolated showers or storms may develop due to daytime heating. Activity looks spotty and brief, with no signs of widespread rainfall.

• Evening: Drying out with temps in the upper 70s to mid 70s after sunset.

Key Trends:

• The warm and partly sunny pattern remains consistent.

• Forecast models continue to show limited storm coverage, with energy focused more west of the area.

• Rain chance remains low (20-30%) during peak festival hours, mainly in the late afternoon.

Next Update Coming Wednesday
As always, Rowan County Weather will continue to monitor radar trends and refine the hourly breakdown. Full forecast graphics, safety tips, and real-time alerts will be posted daily as we move closer to the festival.

We're also in regular contact with Cheerwine Festival organizers, Downtown Salisbury Inc., the City of Salisbury, and Rowan County Emergency Management to ensure up-to-date information for attendees and staff.

Bottom Line:
As of Tuesday, May 13, the forecast is trending very favorable for a warm, mostly dry, and classic spring day in Salisbury. Keep checking back daily as we fine-tune timing and coverage with each new data set!