Wet Week Ahead: What to Expect from Sunday to Wednesday

Published: May 10, 2025
By Rowan County Weather

If you’ve been waiting on rain, it’s on the way—and it’s sticking around for a while. From Sunday through Wednesday, Rowan County is in for a multi-day stretch of showers and thunderstorms, with cooler-than-normal highs and off-and-on downpours expected.

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of what we’re watching:

Sunday – First Showers Move In

Rain chances increase throughout the day Sunday, especially in the evening and overnight. Expect cloudy skies and cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid-60s. By Sunday night, rain becomes more widespread—setting the stage for a very wet Monday.

Monday – Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Possible

This looks to be the most impactful day of the stretch. Showers are likely during the morning, with heavier rain and thunderstorms expected by afternoon. Some of these storms could produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Patchy fog may also develop as the atmosphere becomes saturated. Highs will remain in the upper 60s.

Tuesday – Storms Continue

The rain doesn’t let up much on Tuesday. Thunderstorms remain possible in the afternoon, with high humidity and temperatures creeping back into the 70s. While rainfall may be more scattered than Monday, the chance for thunder and localized downpours will still be present.

Wednesday – A Slow Dry-Out

Rain chances decrease slightly midweek, but Wednesday still brings another chance for showers and a few afternoon storms. Some breaks of sun are possible by late afternoon as the system begins to exit the area. Highs are forecast near 76.

How Much Rain Are We Talking?

Early rainfall projections suggest 1.5 to 2.5 inches could fall across Rowan County between Sunday and Wednesday, with higher amounts possible where thunderstorms repeatedly track. Low-lying areas and small streams should be monitored closely for flooding.

Cooler Than Normal

Despite the wet pattern, temperatures will stay slightly below seasonal norms, with most daytime highs ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s during this stretch.

We’ll continue to monitor the setup and provide radar posts, alerts, and daypart breakdowns across our platforms. Stay weather-aware, especially Monday and Tuesday, and remember that even minor storms can produce brief but dangerous road conditions.

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