Fog This Morning, Storms Tonight: A Timeline for Rowan, Davie & Davidson Counties

A warm, moisture-rich air mass is moving into the region today ahead of an approaching cold front. That setup brings morning fog, followed by increasing rain chances this afternoon and evening, with showers and thunderstorms likely overnight before cooler air arrives this weekend.

Below is a county-by-county timeline of what to expect.

Rowan County Timeline

Morning (Now through Noon)

Low clouds and increasing moisture may lead to patchy fog, especially in low-lying and rural areas. Visibility could vary quickly from place to place. Conditions gradually improve toward midday as mixing increases.

Midday to Afternoon (Noon – 4 PM)

Cloudy skies continue. A few light showers are possible during the early to mid-afternoon, but many locations may stay dry initially.

Late Afternoon to Evening (After 4 PM)

Rain chances increase as deeper moisture and stronger lift move in. Showers become more widespread, with an isolated thunderstorm possible by evening.

Overnight

Showers likely, with occasional thunderstorms possible. Patchy fog may redevelop late at night. Rainfall totals generally range from a tenth to a quarter inch, with locally higher amounts where thunderstorms occur.

Davie County Timeline

Morning (Now through Early Afternoon)

Patchy fog is possible through late morning into early afternoon, especially in valleys and near open fields. Cloud cover remains widespread.

Midday to Afternoon (Noon – 4 PM)

Scattered light showers become possible. Rain may be intermittent at first, with brief dry periods.

Late Afternoon to Evening (After 4 PM)

Rain coverage increases. Showers become more consistent as the system strengthens.

Overnight

Showers likely, with a chance of thunderstorms. Fog may develop again after sunset. Rainfall totals generally range from a quarter to half an inch by early Saturday.

Davidson County Timeline

Morning (Mid-Morning)

Patchy fog is possible mid-morning before lifting by late morning. Cloudy skies dominate.

Afternoon (After 3 PM)

Rain chances increase later than points west. Light rain becomes possible during the mid- to late-afternoon hours.

Evening to Overnight

Rain becomes widespread, with thunderstorms possible during the evening and overnight hours. Fog may develop after midnight. Rainfall totals of a quarter to half an inch are possible by Saturday morning.

What Happens Next

Rain continues into Saturday, with additional showers and a few thunderstorms possible ahead of a strong cold front Saturday evening. Behind the front, cooler, drier, and breezy conditions move in for Sunday and early next week.

Bottom Line

• Morning fog may impact travel early today

• Rain chances increase county-wide this afternoon and evening

• Showers and thunderstorms are most likely overnight

• Cooler and windier weather arrives this weekend

Updates will be issued if fog or storm coverage becomes more impactful than currently expected.