Rowan weather: Rain will stick around

Published 7:55 am Monday, February 22, 2016

Prepare yourself for three rainy days this week and fluctuating temperatures.

It’s a muggy 50 degrees to start, with the high expected to be around 57. This afternoon, there’s a 40 percent chance of rain, and the possibility of fog throughout the day. East northeast wind will blow at 5-9 mph.

The night brings an 80 percent chance of rain and a low of 43. We could get up to three-quarters of an inch of rain.

Rain is likely Tuesday, followed by showers. The high will be 46, and the chance of precipitation will be 80 percent. Up to an additional half inch of rain is possible. The low will be 44, with northeast wind at 6-10 mph. The chance of rain is 80 percent, with up to half an inch possible.

Wednesday brings an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 63. Winds will blow from the east at 10-20 mph, then shift to the south. Gusts up to 31 mph are possible. The chance of showers and storms drops to 40 percent Wednesday night, with a low of 40.

Mostly sunny for Thursday, and cooler, with a high of 51 and a low of 30.

Friday will be cooler yet, with a high of 47 and a low of 28.

Saturday looks sunny, with a high of 49 and a low of 34.

Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 33.