Weather Blog

Afternoon Outlook

October 17, 2025

Fair and comfortable this afternoon with a temperature of 68°F and calm winds. Humidity sits near 36%, and the barometer is steady at 30.07 inches. Skies remain mostly clear, making for another pleasant fall day across Rowan County.

Midday Outlook

October 17, 2025

Fair and comfortable at 64°F with humidity near 40% and light east winds at 5 mph. The barometer is steady at 30.14 inches, and skies remain clear.

Fall Fire Safety & Weather: How Dry Air Plays a Role

October 17, 2025

With our stretch of sunny, dry days lately, fire danger can increase even without extreme heat or drought.

Mid-Morning Coffeecast

October 17, 2025

Fair and comfortable at 60°F with low humidity at 47% and light east winds at 5 mph. Today will be sunny with a high near 71 and calm winds. Tonight, increasing clouds with a low around 46.

Weather & Wellness: Pain Forecast

October 17, 2025

What the Science Says

Mosquito Forecast & Outlook – Rowan County

October 17, 2025

Seasonal Activity

Pollen, Air Quality, and Soil Temperature Outlook

October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Tropical Update from the National Hurricane Center

October 17, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

For the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico:

Night Cap

October 16, 2025

A calm and quiet fall night across Rowan County. Conditions remain fair with temperatures in the mid-50s and clear skies overhead. Winds are calm, humidity is around 80%, and visibility remains excellent at 10 miles.

Evening Outlook

October 16, 2025

Fair skies and a calm breeze are setting up another beautiful fall evening across Rowan County. Temperatures are holding near 72° under clear skies with a light northeast wind around 5 mph.