Weather & Wellness: Pain Forecast
Recent research supports what many individuals with arthritis or chronic pain have long sensed: weather shifts can influence pain levels. Studies have found modest but significant links between changes in barometric pressure, humidity and wind speed and increased pain reports.
Mosquito Outlook for Rowan County
As autumn progresses and nightly temperatures drop into the 30s and 40s, mosquito activity in Rowan County is entering its final stretch for the season.
Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Outlook for Rowan County
As we head into the final week of October, overall conditions across Rowan County remain favorable for outdoor activities, gardening, and yard work. Here’s the latest outlook on pollen, air quality, and soil temperatures.
When Will Rowan County See Its First Freeze?
After several cool mornings with patchy frost, many are wondering when Rowan County will see its first true freeze of the season — the point when temperatures dip below 32°F long enough to officially end the growing season.
Latest Update from the National Hurricane Center on Hurricane Melissa
During the last center fix of the Air Force Reserve mission into Melissa several hours ago, a dropsonde measured a surface pressure of 989 mb with winds of 27 kt, suggesting that the central pressure has fallen to about 986 mb.
Night Cap
A quiet and cool night settles over Rowan County under fair skies. Temperatures are holding near 43°F (6°C) with humidity at 85% and calm winds. The barometer is steady at 30.27 inches, and visibility remains clear at 10 miles.
Evening Outlook
A calm and comfortable fall evening across Rowan County! Skies are fair with a current temperature of 50°F (10°C) and humidity at 68%. Winds are calm, the barometer’s steady at 30.23 in, and visibility remains excellent at 10 miles.
Frost Advisory in Effect from 2 AM to 9 AM Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for portions of western and northwestern North Carolina, including the northern foothills and northwest Piedmont, as well as Buncombe, Transylvania, and Henderson Counties.
Rowan County Weather: Afternoon Outlook
Fair – 62°F (17°C)
Humidity: 32%
Wind: NE at 6 mph
Barometer: 30.23 in
Dewpoint: 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility: 10.00 mi
Mid-Morning Coffeecast | Friday, October 24, 2025
Good morning, Rowan County! Time to grab that second cup and savor a perfect fall day brewing outside.
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