Weather Blog

Atlantic Update: AL94 Development Chances Increase While AL92 Weakens

August 14, 2026

Two tropical waves continue to be monitored across the Atlantic Basin Friday morning, but their prospects for development are moving in opposite directions.

Saturday Could Bring Strong to Severe Storms Across Rowan County

August 14, 2026

Rowan County will have another hot weekend ahead, but the heat will not be the only weather concern.

Rowan County Drought Conditions Improve Significantly Following Recent Rainfall

August 13, 2026

Recent rounds of showers and thunderstorms have made a noticeable difference in Rowan County's drought conditions.

The Dog Days Are About to Bite: Why Rowan County’s Heat Could Get Worse Next Week

August 13, 2026

The dog days of summer are making their presence known across Rowan County, and the hottest weather of this stretch may still be ahead of us.

Two Atlantic Tropical Waves Being Monitored as AL92 Development Chance Climbs to 80%

August 13, 2026

The Atlantic basin remains active Thursday morning with Tropical Depression Cristobal and two additional tropical waves being monitored for possible development.

Tropical Depression Likely to Form This Week as NHC Monitors Three Atlantic Systems

August 11, 2026

The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring three areas across the Atlantic basin Tuesday morning, but one system in the central tropical Atlantic continues to stand out from the others.

Storms Could Ride Northwest Flow Into Rowan County This Afternoon

August 11, 2026

Rowan County will spend much of Tuesday dealing with another round of August heat, but attention will increasingly turn northwest later this afternoon as the potential develops for thunderstorms to move toward the area.

Tropical Depression Likely to Form This Week as Atlantic Development Chance Rises to 70%

August 10, 2026

The tropical Atlantic continues to become more active, and one system now appears increasingly likely to become the next tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

What Is an MCS? Why This Type of Storm System Could Matter for Rowan County Tuesday

August 10, 2026

If you have been following the forecast for Tuesday, you may have seen the term MCS mentioned when discussing the possibility of stronger thunderstorms across the region.

Tuesday Could Bring More Than Typical Summer Thunderstorms to Rowan County

August 10, 2026

Tuesday could bring a different type of thunderstorm threat to Rowan County than the isolated summertime storms we have seen on many recent afternoons.