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Storm Chances Are Back: Why the Midweek Pattern Matters

July 7, 2025

After a dry and hot start to the week, Rowan County is now heading into a more active weather pattern that brings daily chances for showers and thunderstorms—especially from Wednesday through Friday.

Hickory Crawdads Stay Hot with 5–1 Win Over Cannon Ballers

July 5, 2025

By RCW Sports | July 5, 2025

The Hickory Crawdads kept the momentum rolling Friday night with a convincing 5–1 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at LP Frans Stadium, taking the opener in this weekend’s in-state showdown.

Tropical Storm Chantal: What It Means for Rowan County

July 5, 2025

Posted July 5, 2025 | Rowan County Weather

NASCAR in Chicago: What to Watch for This Independence Day Weekend

July 3, 2025

NASCAR returns to downtown Chicago this weekend for its only street course race of the year — and there’s no shortage of storylines, stakes, or summer heat to keep an eye on.

Independence Day Forecast: What to Expect in Rowan County

July 3, 2025

As Rowan County gears up for Independence Day celebrations, the weather is lining up to be just about perfect for fireworks, cookouts, and time outdoors.

Bradshaw, Brexton Busch Deliver Star-Spangled Wins in Red, White & Vrooms at Cook Out Summer Shootout

July 2, 2025

CONCORD, N.C. (July 1, 2025) — Red, white, and racing thundered through Charlotte Motor Speedway as Round 6 of the Cook Out Summer Shootout, presented by PRO-FABrication Headers & Exhaust, delivered high-speed thrills despite weather shortening the evening’s slate.

Tropics Watch: What We Know (and Don’t Yet Know) About the Southeast Coastal System

July 2, 2025

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad area of low pressure that may try to organize near the Southeast U.S. coast over the next few days.

Strong Thunderstorms Moving Through Iredell, Davie, Alexander, and Northwestern Rowan Counties

July 1, 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 9:20 PM
Rowan County Weather – Storm Alert Update