Cheerwine Festival Weather Update: Wednesday, May 14

We're now just three days away from the 2025 Cheerwine Festival, and the Wednesday forecast update continues to show a favorable setup for downtown Salisbury on Saturday, May 17.

Here’s the latest breakdown:

Saturday, May 17 Forecast (as of Wednesday, May 14):

• Morning: Partly cloudy and dry with temperatures starting in the upper 60s — great for early arrivals, vendors, and setup crews.

• Midday to Afternoon: Mostly sunny and warm, with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. It will feel more humid than earlier in the week, but still manageable.

• After 3 PM: A low-end (20–30%) chance of isolated showers or storms remains. Any activity would be brief and hit-or-miss.

• Evening: Temps will gradually fall through the upper 70s, with drier air pushing in. The chance of a lingering shower looks very limited.

Key Trends:

• Models continue to agree on a dry start and warm midday peak.

• Pop-up storm risk remains low, with limited energy and moisture available.

• No major systems are expected to interfere with the festival setup or main events.

Next Update Coming Thursday
Rowan County Weather will continue monitoring model data and radar trends. Thursday’s update will include more detail on timing and a closer look at wind, heat index, and comfort levels.

We’re also continuing daily coordination with festival organizers, Downtown Salisbury Inc., the City of Salisbury, and Rowan County Emergency Management to ensure real-time updates and weather safety messaging.

Bottom Line:
As of Wednesday, the forecast remains highly favorable for a warm, mostly dry day in Salisbury for the 2025 Cheerwine Festival. Expect a typical spring setup — a mix of sun, some heat, and just a small chance of a brief late-day shower.

Stay tuned to Rowan County Weather each day this week for the most accurate and up-to-date coverage.