Rowan weather: Clouds increase, showers on the way

Published 8:04 am Thursday, March 12, 2020

We’ll have a mostly sunny morning, then clouds will increase and we’ll have a 30 percent  chance of showers between 3 and 5 p.m., with a chance of thunderstorms after 5 p.m.

Some of the storms could become strong to severe, with gusty winds, frequent lightning and possible hail. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

The chance of showers and thunderstorms will go up to 40 percent tonight, with a low of 59. Winds will be south southwest around 5-10 mph. Generally, less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.

Friday will be mostly cloudy and 72, with a 30 percent of showers, mainly before 10 a.m. Winds will be southwest at 6-10 mph. Again, less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a chilly low of 45. Winds will  be north at 5-7 mph.

Saturday will be partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 59. There will be 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Winds will be northeast around 5-7 mph, calming in the afternoon.

The chance of rain goes up to 60 percent Saturday night, with rain before 1 a.m., then showers between 1 and 4, then more rain after 4. It will be cloudy and cooler, with a low of 44.

Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with an 80 percent chance of rain before 7 a.m., then showers between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., then more rain. The high will be 52.

Sunday night’s chance of rain will be 60 percent, mainly before 7 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 40.

Monday will be mostly cloudy and 52, with a 40 percent chance of rain. The chance of rain goes up to 60 percent Monday night, with showers before midnight, then rain from midnight to 3 a.m., then showers after that. It will be mostly cloudy and 44.

Tuesday will have a 50 percent chance of showers, with mostly cloudy skies and a high of 62, The chance of showers decreases to 30 percent Tuesday night, which will be mostly cloudy and 48.

Wednesday will be partly sunny and 68, with a 30 percent chance of rain.