Weather Blog

The Week Ahead: Below-Normal Temps, Then a Warm-Up

September 1, 2025

Rowan County is starting September on a comfortable note, with highs running a few degrees below normal for this time of year. High pressure remains in control to start the week, keeping conditions mostly dry and skies generally clear.

September Weather Preview: What to Expect in Rowan County

August 31, 2025

As August comes to a close, Rowan County residents will notice a shift in the weather. September is traditionally a transition month, where late-summer warmth begins giving way to early signs of fall.

Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Cooler, Comfortable Weather Ahead

August 30, 2025

Rowan County is in for one of the most comfortable holiday weekends in recent memory. After a stretch of hot and muggy days earlier this month, a dome of high pressure is bringing in cooler and drier air that will stick around through Labor Day and beyond.

Friday Night Lights Weather: Cooler and Comfortable for High School Football

August 29, 2025

Rowan County fans heading out to the stadiums tonight can expect comfortable late-summer football weather. High pressure remains in control across the region, keeping skies mostly clear and temperatures just below seasonal normals.

Rowan County Sports Spotlight: Volleyball & Soccer Momentum

August 28, 2025

Several Rowan County teams are building early-season momentum with strong performances on the courts, fields, and courses this week.

Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Will the Cool, Dry Pattern Hold?

August 28, 2025

Rowan County is heading into Labor Day weekend with a refreshing stretch of cooler and drier weather, thanks to high pressure remaining in control across the region.

Weekend Weather Watch: Clouds Return, But Will the Rain Hold Off?

August 27, 2025

Rowan County has enjoyed several days of cooler, drier air thanks to high pressure sitting over the region. That trend will continue through the end of the workweek, but by Saturday and Sunday, the forecast begins to shift just a bit.

Early Fall Preview: How Long Will the Cool, Dry Weather Last?

August 26, 2025

Rowan County residents are getting an early taste of fall this week. A strong area of high pressure has settled across the Carolinas, bringing a stretch of cooler, drier weather that feels more like late September than late August.

Fall in August? How This Week’s Forecast Brings an Early Taste of Autumn

August 25, 2025

Rowan County is getting a refreshing change in the weather this week, and it may feel more like late September than late August. A cold front that moved through the Carolinas has opened the door for cooler, drier air, setting up several days of fall-like conditions.

Rowan County Sports Weekend: Friday Football, Saturday Cross Country, and College Kickoffs

August 24, 2025

The fall sports season is officially underway, with Rowan County athletes competing across football fields, cross country courses, and college stadiums this weekend.