Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Rowan and Southeastern Davie Counties

Posted: August 1, 2025 | 4:20 PM EDT

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:

• Southeastern Davie County, including the Cooleemee area

• North central Rowan County, including Woodleaf and Fork Church

Warning is in effect until 5:15 PM EDT

At 4:14 PM, radar detected a severe thunderstorm near Mocksville, moving southeast at only 5 mph. While movement is slow, the storm is capable of producing:

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph

• Penny-size hail

These conditions could lead to damage to trees and power lines across the warned area.

Locations Impacted:

• Cooleemee

• Woodleaf

• Fork Church

Safety Tips:

Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Do not remain outside or in vehicles during this storm.

If you observe damaging winds, hail, or flooding, report it to the National Weather Service by calling 1-800-267-8101, via their Facebook page, or on X using the hashtag #nwsgsp.

Stay tuned to Rowan County Weather for updates as the situation develops.