Weekend Storms Before the Cooldown
Rowan County will see a warm finish to the week before a cold front moves through this weekend, bringing scattered thunderstorms followed by a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Strong Thunderstorms Impacting Parts of Rowan, Cabarrus, and Iredell Counties This Evening
The National Weather Service is tracking a line of strong thunderstorms moving through portions of northwestern Cabarrus, southeastern Iredell, and southwestern Rowan Counties this evening.
Marginal Severe Weather Risk for Western Rowan County
The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of western Rowan County under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for strong to severe thunderstorms today. Communities included in this risk area are Cleveland, Mt. Ulla, Millbridge, Bear Poplar, Barber, Woodleaf, Mt.
Warming Trend Returns: Rowan County Temps Climb Toward 90° This Weekend
After several days of below-normal temperatures, Rowan County is about to feel more like late summer again. High pressure sliding offshore today will set the stage for a noticeable warm-up by the end of the week.
RCW Fall Leaf Color Report – Week of September 1, 2025
Fall color season is officially underway in the mountains of western North Carolina. While most areas remain green, the first splashes of red are beginning to appear, especially in the High Country and Great Smoky Mountains.
Cool Start, Hot Finish: Rowan County’s Temperature Swing This Week
Rowan County is starting September with a refreshing change in the air. After a hot and stormy end to August, high pressure has settled along the East Coast, keeping our weather calm and comfortable for the first half of the week.
The Week Ahead: Below-Normal Temps, Then a Warm-Up
Rowan County is starting September on a comfortable note, with highs running a few degrees below normal for this time of year. High pressure remains in control to start the week, keeping conditions mostly dry and skies generally clear.
September Weather Preview: What to Expect in Rowan County
As August comes to a close, Rowan County residents will notice a shift in the weather. September is traditionally a transition month, where late-summer warmth begins giving way to early signs of fall.
Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Cooler, Comfortable Weather Ahead
Rowan County is in for one of the most comfortable holiday weekends in recent memory. After a stretch of hot and muggy days earlier this month, a dome of high pressure is bringing in cooler and drier air that will stick around through Labor Day and beyond.
Friday Night Lights Weather: Cooler and Comfortable for High School Football
Rowan County fans heading out to the stadiums tonight can expect comfortable late-summer football weather. High pressure remains in control across the region, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures just below seasonal normals.
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