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Weekend Rain Is Still Coming — But Expected Rainfall Amounts Are Trending Lower

September 30, 2026

If you’ve been watching the weekend forecast closely, there is an important change showing up this Wednesday morning.

2026 Regional Fall Foliage Forecast: September 29

September 29, 2026

October is almost here, and the 2026 fall foliage season is steadily working its way down the North Carolina mountains.

Friday Is Looking Dry — Here’s When Rain Is Now Expected to Return

September 29, 2026

Anyone making plans for the end of the workweek is getting some good news from the latest forecast trends. The arrival of our next round of rain continues to slow, and confidence is increasing that Friday will remain dry across Rowan, Davie, Davidson and Cabarrus counties.

Will Weekend Plans Be a Washout? Not So Fast.

September 28, 2026

If you’ve already looked ahead to next weekend’s forecast and noticed rain chances showing up, don’t start canceling those outdoor plans just yet.

From Fall Back to Summer? Upper 80s Return to the Region This Week

September 27, 2026

The calendar is about to turn to October, but Mother Nature apparently isn’t quite ready to put summer temperatures away.

Fall Mornings, Summer Afternoons: The 80s Aren’t Going Anywhere Next Week

September 26, 2026

If you step outside early this weekend, it may finally feel like fall has settled into the region. But don't let those cool mornings fool you — the afternoons are about to tell a very different story.

Nor’easter Off the Coast: How a Distant Storm Is Affecting Our Regional Weather

September 25, 2026

There is a powerful coastal storm taking shape off the East Coast, and while Rowan, Davie, Davidson and Cabarrus counties are far removed from its worst weather, the system is still playing a role in what we are experiencing here at home.

Coolest Morning in Months? Parts of the Region Could Reach the Mid-40s

September 24, 2026

After several days of clouds, rain and temperatures stuck well below normal, a different kind of cool weather is about to arrive across the region.

Why Is It So Chilly and Damp? The Weather Setup Keeping the Region Stuck in the 60s

September 23, 2026

If you stepped outside Wednesday morning and wondered what happened to summer, you probably weren't alone.

2026 Regional Fall Foliage Forecast: September 22

September 22, 2026

Fall officially arrives today, and right on cue, the 2026 fall foliage season is beginning to make a much more noticeable move across the North Carolina mountains.