Afternoon Outlook – Monday, October 6
A warm and pleasant afternoon across Rowan County.
Current Conditions (Mid-Afternoon)
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Temperature: 77°F (25°C)
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Humidity: 58%
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Wind: East at 3 mph
General Thunderstorm Risk on Wednesday (SPC)
Overview:
A cold front moving across the Southeast on Wednesday will bring scattered showers and a few thunderstorms to our area. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) places Rowan County in a General Thunderstorm Risk, which means organized severe weather is not expected.
RCW Fall Leaf Color Report – Weekend of October 10–12, 2025
The mountains of western North Carolina have reached their most colorful weekend yet. The High Country is at peak with 80–90% color, featuring stunning reds, oranges, and golds across Grandfather Mountain, Rough Ridge, and Beacon Heights.
Mosquito Forecast: Warm Start, Cool Down Ahead
It’s early October, but mosquitoes aren’t quite done with us yet. Warm afternoons and higher humidity will keep them active through the first half of the week before cooler air arrives later on.
Pollen, Air Qulaity and Soil Temperature Outlook.
Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Outlook – October 6, 2025
Note: Linked sources below update in real time. Values can vary by micro-location across Rowan County.
October Warmth Before the Front: How Unusual Is 80° This Late in the Season?
As Rowan County enjoys another day with highs near 80 degrees, it might not feel much like October just yet. With clear skies, light winds, and warm afternoons, this week is starting more like late summer than early fall.
Night Cap
It’s a calm and comfortable fall night across Rowan County. Currently 61°F (16°C) with humidity at 97%, and winds are calm under partly cloudy skies. The barometer sits at 30.28 in, and the dewpoint is holding near 60°F, keeping things mild and still.
Afternoon Outlook
77°F (25°C) under mostly sunny skies across Rowan County this afternoon. Light east wind at 6 mph, humidity at 56%, and a steady barometer reading of 30.32 in are keeping things pleasant.
Midmorning Coffeecast
64°F (18°C) under partly sunny skies this midmorning across Rowan County. Humidity sits at 78%, winds are calm, and the barometer is holding steady at 30.34 in. Dewpoint at 57°F keeps that comfortable, crisp feel in the air — perfect coffee-on-the-porch weather.