Graduation Forecast Update: Wet Weather Concerns Increasing for Saturday Ceremonies
Graduation weekend is almost here across Rowan County and surrounding areas, but the latest forecast trends continue pointing toward a wet and unsettled weather pattern for Saturday, May 23rd.
Rowan County Pollen Forecast
Pollen levels remain in the Medium-High range today and tomorrow across Rowan County as warm temperatures and dry conditions continue through midweek.
Today’s Pollen Index: 7.3 — Medium-High
Tomorrow’s Pollen Index: 7.5 — Medium-High
Graduation Forecast Update: Rain Chances Increasing for Saturday Ceremonies
Graduation weekend is approaching across Rowan County and surrounding areas, and the latest forecast trends continue showing increasing rain and thunderstorm chances by Saturday afternoon and evening.
Rain Chances Increase This Week — But Drought Relief Still Looks Limited
After several days of summer-like heat and dry conditions across Rowan County and the surrounding area, rain chances are finally set to increase beginning Wednesday and continuing into the upcoming weekend.
Rowan County Weather Pollen Forecast
Today’s Pollen Level: 7.0 — Medium
Tomorrow’s Pollen Level: 7.4 — Medium-High
Today’s Top Allergens:
• Maple
• Hickory
• Birch
Pollen Forecast – Today
Tree pollen levels remain elevated across Rowan County today with an overall pollen index of 7.4 (Medium-High).
Top allergens today include:
Pollen Forecast Update for Rowan County
Today’s pollen forecast remains in the Medium-High category with an index of 8.2. Tomorrow’s forecast lowers slightly to 7.4, but pollen levels will still likely be noticeable for many allergy sufferers.
Rowan County Pollen Forecast
Pollen levels remain elevated across the area today with the overall index coming in at an 8 out of 12 — placing us in the Medium-High category.
Today’s top allergens:
• Hickory
• Maple
• Oak
Cheerwine Festival 2026 Forecast Looking Fantastic for Salisbury
The forecast continues to trend very favorable for the upcoming Cheerwine Festival in downtown Salisbury, and confidence is growing that festivalgoers will enjoy one of the warmest and driest festival days in recent memory.