Strong Thunderstorm Impacting Eastern Rowan County – Wind and Hail Possible

Published: 3:40 PM EDT | Saturday, June 28, 2025
Updated: Ongoing Situation

A strong thunderstorm is currently impacting eastern Rowan County, including the High Rock Lake area, as tracked by Doppler radar at 3:38 PM. The storm is nearly stationary and is expected to affect the area through 4:15 PM EDT.

Storm Details:

• Hazards: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail

• Radar Indication: Strong updrafts and lightning near High Rock Lake, with isolated hail cores

• Movement: Nearly stationary, increasing the risk for localized wind damage and hail accumulation

Areas Being Impacted:

• Granite Quarry

• Rockwell

• Spencer

• High Rock Lake

• Southeastern Salisbury

• High Rock and Gold Hill

Potential Impacts:

• Tree limbs could be knocked down and loose objects may be blown around

• Minor hail damage to outdoor property is possible

• Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring and could strike up to 10 miles from the storm

Safety Reminders:

• If outdoors, seek shelter immediately inside a building or hard-topped vehicle

• Stay off of High Rock Lake—lightning and wind pose a serious threat

• If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck

Rowan County Weather is closely monitoring this storm and will provide updates if conditions change or intensify.