Afternoon Outlook
Currently 72°F (22°C) with humidity at 73%. Winds are from the north at 9 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The barometer reads 30.03 in, and visibility is 10 miles.
Midday Outlook
Currently 68°F (20°C) with humidity at 78%. Winds are steady from the north at 12 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The barometer reads 30.07 in, and visibility is holding at 10 miles.
Midmorning Coffeecast
It’s a cooler cup outside this morning at 64°F, with the air thick like a strong dark roast (humidity 92%). Winds are swirling from the north at 8 mph, and the barometer sits steady at 30.08 in.
RCW Fall Leaf Color Report – Weekend of October 3–5, 2025
October is here, and fall color is making a bold statement in the mountains of western North Carolina. The High Country is now near peak with 55–65% color, featuring vibrant reds, oranges, and golds across Grandfather Mountain, Rough Ridge, and Beacon Heights.
Weather & Wellness – Pain Forecast (Rowan County)
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Today (Tuesday): Cloudy and damp with light rain. High humidity and dropping pressure may trigger joint stiffness, sinus pressure, and headaches.
Mosquito Forecast – Rowan County
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Today (Tuesday): Damp conditions this morning with patchy fog and showers mean mosquitoes will be active in shaded, wet areas.
Pollen • Air Quality • Soil Temperature Forecast
Pollen Forecast (Rowan County)
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Today & Wednesday: Low to moderate tree/mold pollen with ragweed lingering.
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Late Week: Levels drop further thanks to cooler mornings and dry high pressure.
Tropical Storm Imelda – Latest from the National Hurricane Center (5 AM Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025)
Imelda has reorganized overnight, with deep convection firing back up on the western side of the circulation. A Hurricane Hunter flight late last night measured a central pressure of 983 mb, and satellite trends since then suggest the storm is strengthening.
Night Cap – Monday, September 29
Current Conditions:
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Temp: 66°F (19°C)
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Humidity: 96%
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Wind: N at 6 mph
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Dewpoint: 65°F (18°C)
Evening Outlook – Monday, September 29
Current Conditions:
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Temp: 65°F (18°C)
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Humidity: 97%
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Wind: N at 6 mph
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Dewpoint: 65°F (18°C)
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