Weather Blog

General risk for thunderstorms around the county

June 30, 2017

As we close out the work week sunny skies will give way to a general risk for thunderstorms today. We could see periods of rainfall throughout the day around the county. Some light showers are occurring in southwest Rowan County as I type this post.

 

Long periods of rainfall possible today

June 22, 2017

Gulf Coast Moisture will be pumped into the area today and as it passes through the county could lead to long periods of rainfall. I am not looking for anything severe and in most cases the rainfall will be light.

Tropical Storm Cindy Update Wednesday Morning 6/21/17

June 21, 2017

Quite a bit has happened over the past 24 hours. Yesterday when I made my blog post about Potential Tropical Cyclone Three this storm was unnamed. Yesterday afternoon we had Tropical Storm Cindy. Let's take a look at the latest advisory for this storm and the possible track.

 

Potential Tropical Cyclone Three Update

June 20, 2017

There has been a lot of talk about Potential Tropical Cyclone Three in the Gulf Coast. So many are more concerned with the track of this storm. The concern should be more with the potential flooding impacts this storm will bring regardless of the track.

Slight chance for severe weather in the county this afternoon and evening

June 19, 2017

. Good Morning everyone! We have some active weather that will move through the area and the county later this afternoon and evening. A cold front will approach the area from the west today, bringing an increased chance for storms today.

Rain chances continue today

June 14, 2017

We had some severe weather move through yesterday afternoon and the trend looks to continue this afternoon. I feel we will see more of the same conditions with lots of thunder and lightning. Heavy downpours and possible small hail.

Slight chance for rain today

June 13, 2017

As we continue through this work week we will see the high pressure that's been brining us the high and dry temperatures start to weaken and break down. As that breakdown occurs the chances for showers and thunderstorms start to increase. Those chances are starting today.

With Heat Coming. Check the backseat!

June 12, 2017

We have some of our hottest temperatures of the year heading our way this week. I always get concerned when the heat starts to amp up.

Weekly Road Closure report 6/12/2017

June 12, 2017

Good Monday Morning. This weeks list of road closures is long! Please note if a project is not listed. The NCDOT either has not provided information or the project is not scheduled to be completed in 2017

 

Thunderstorms possible later this afternoon

June 4, 2017

It has been a few days since we have had any rain. Conditions are favorable for that streak to end today. Models are indication rain moving through the county in two waves today. the first wave looks to arrive around 5-6pm tonight. Wave two looks to move in around 11-midnight.