Weather Blog

Rain Update for early next week

November 25, 2016

We have been in need of rain for sometime not only here but in the western North Carolina areas. where extreme drought and wildfires are causing some serious damage.

Rain Chances for Next Wednesday

November 24, 2016

We have had some time go by since we have had anything that could be considered significant rainfall here in the county and also in the western mountains where all of the wildfires are burning.

Drought Update Moderate Drought Conditions for most of the county

November 23, 2016

As we continue to remain very dry and have not had any rain now in the county for over 30 days. The drought conditions around the county continue to get worse.

 

 

Wednesday Weather Update

November 23, 2016

Its the day before Thanksgiving and rain is coming. I will be thankful for any amount we can get at this point. Based on the models. The amount we will get today is pretty miniscule as in trace amounts.
The high today will top out at 60º

 

A look back at the year so far. It will shock you!

November 22, 2016

We are rapidly closing in on the end of the year and with the wildfires occurring to our west all of us are begging for rain for those wildfires. The alarming thing is how long it has been since it has rained and how dry we really are.

 

Saturday Weather Update

November 19, 2016

We are in for a very windy and breezy Saturday. The bad news is this is not a good situation for the wildfires in the North Carolina Mountains. Conditions will change throughout the day in terms of air quality.

Friday Weather Update

November 18, 2016

We get a little visit from the 70's today as we will see a high in the mid 70's today. The main concerns are going to be the wind gust and also the lack of rain once again. Not going to do much to help the situation with the wildfires in the mountains.

A Smokey Fall Day in Rowan County

November 16, 2016

As I begin this weather update. I want to remind you all that a Code Red Air Quality Alert is in place today from smoke being blown across the county from the wildfires in the mountains.

Monday Weather Update

November 14, 2016

We are moving into another week here in the county. Things have gotten slightly cooler and much more seasonal. Highs in the 60's and lows in the 30's. Starting to feel much more like fall. The high today will top out around 56º

It's going to be cold tonight

November 12, 2016

The Saturday Weather Update I am going to give you will be the coldest Saturday Weather Update I have given in some time. The high today is only going to top out around 54º