Rowan weather: Rain likely this afternoon

Published 7:52 am Tuesday, August 9, 2016

A misty, foggy start today, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. It will be partly sunny with a high of 87 and east southeast wind at 5-9 mph. A tenth of an inch of rain is possible, except higher in areas where storms are slow moving.

Heavy downpours, gusty winds and lightning are possible.

Tonight’s chance of rain is 30 percent, with a low of 72 and southeast wind at 3-6 mph.

Wednesday could be another heavy rain day, with a 60 percent chance of showers and storms, mostly in the evening. It will be mostly cloudy and 86, with south southeast wind at 5-7 mph.

Overnight, the chance of rain goes down to 40 percent, with a low of 72 and south southeast wind at 5 mph.

Thursday will be another mostly cloudy day, with another high of 86. The chance of storms and showers is 40 percent, with south wind at 5-7 mph. The low will be 73, with a 30 percent chance of showers and storms before midnight.

Friday’s high will be 88, with partly sunny skies and a 30 percent chance of showers and storms, the low will be 73, with a 30 percent chance of showers and storms.

Saturday looks about the same, with partly sunny skies and a high of 89 and a 30 percent chance of showers and storms. The same chance of rain Saturday night, with a low of 73.

Sunday has a 40 percent chance of rain, with partly sunny skies and a high of 89. The same chance of rain is possible Sunday night, with a low of 73.

The monotony continues Monday, with partly sunny skies and a high of 89 and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.