Weather Blog

Make a Plan: Preparation Is Protection

March 7, 2026

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week comes to a close across North Carolina, today’s focus is simple — but powerful:

Make a plan.

Marginal Risk for Severe Storms Sunday Across the Carolinas

March 6, 2026

Residents across Rowan County and much of the Carolinas should keep an eye on the weather heading into Sunday afternoon and evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.

Midmorning Coffeecast – Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

March 6, 2026

If you’re out and about this morning, it’s a beautiful late-spring feeling day across Rowan County.

Current Conditions
Fair skies
Temperature: 72°
Humidity: 65%
Wind: West at 6 mph
Visibility: 10 miles

Rowan County Pollen Forecast

March 6, 2026

Pollen levels remain very high across Rowan County today, and allergy sufferers will likely continue to feel it.

Today
Pollen Index: 9.8 (High)

Top Allergens
• Juniper
• Elm
• Ash

Flash Flood Safety: Why Just a Few Inches of Water Can Be Deadly

March 6, 2026

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across North Carolina, today’s focus is one of the most dangerous — and often underestimated — weather threats we face:

Flash flooding.

Bus Stop Forecast Friday, March 6

March 5, 2026

(Posted Thursday, March 5)

It will feel much more like late spring than early March as students head to school Friday across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties.

Rowan County Drought Update

March 5, 2026

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought conditions continuing to worsen across Rowan County.

Midmorning CoffeeCast – Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

March 5, 2026

Midmorning CoffeeCast – Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

Good midmorning Rowan County! Sunshine and spring-like warmth continue across the area as we head through the late morning hours.

Rowan County Pollen Forecast

March 5, 2026

Rowan County Pollen Forecast

Allergy season continues to ramp up across Rowan County as warm temperatures and breezy conditions help spread pollen across the area.

Lightning Safety: What Rowan County Needs to Remember

March 5, 2026

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues across North Carolina, today’s focus turns to a danger many people underestimate — lightning.