Afternoon Outlook – Wednesday, October 29

Light drizzle continues across Rowan County this afternoon, with visibility reduced to around 2.5 miles and a damp chill in the air. Temperatures remain steady near 50 degrees with a northeast breeze gusting up to 16 mph.

Current Conditions:

• Temperature: 50°F

• Humidity: 95%

• Wind: NE 8 mph, gusting to 16 mph

• Barometer: 29.88 in

• Dewpoint: 49°F

• Visibility: 2.5 miles

• Wind Chill: 47°F

This Afternoon:
Cloudy skies continue with light drizzle or a few passing showers possible, mainly after 5 PM. Highs will reach around 52 degrees with light east-northeast winds near 9 mph and occasional gusts up to 18 mph.
Chance of precipitation: 30%.

Tonight:
Showers become more widespread this evening and overnight, along with areas of patchy fog. Temperatures will hold near 48 degrees. Winds shift from the east to south-southeast after midnight with gusts near 18 mph.
Chance of precipitation: 90%.
Rainfall totals between a quarter and half inch are expected.

Steadier rain and fog tonight will give way to clearing skies and improving conditions Thursday as sunshine returns to close out the week.