Cooler Than Normal – Why September is Starting Off Below Average
Rowan County is easing into September under the influence of a strong area of high pressure anchored to the north and east.
Crisp September Nights: How Cooler Lows Affect Rowan County
As high pressure lingers over the Carolinas this week, Rowan County is experiencing a stretch of comfortable weather. Daytime highs are staying in the mid-70s, but it is the nighttime lows dipping into the low and mid-50s that are catching attention.
Why This Week Feels More Like Fall Than September
Rowan County residents are in for a stretch of weather that feels much more like October than the first week of September. High pressure has settled in behind this weekend’s front, bringing cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and clear skies across the area.
Marginal Risk in Rowan: What to Expect from Today’s Storms
The Storm Prediction Center has placed Rowan County under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather today as a cold front pushes into the region.
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.



