Weather Blog

Cooler Fall-Like Air on the Way After Today’s Storm Chances

August 24, 2025

Rowan County will see one more round of showers and thunderstorms today as a cold front approaches from the northwest. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our area under a general thunderstorm risk, meaning a few storms are possible this afternoon and evening.

Rowan County Friday Night Football Roundup

August 23, 2025

Rowan County fans were treated to a full slate of high school football Friday night, and the action didn’t disappoint. From gritty defensive battles to late-game fireworks, every program left its mark on a memorable evening under the lights.

Fall Preview: How Next Week’s Cold Front Brings a Taste of Autumn to Rowan County

August 23, 2025

Rowan County is about to get an early preview of fall. A cold front pushing through on Monday will bring noticeably cooler and drier air that will linger through much of the upcoming week.

Fall Color Forecast 2025: When and Where to See the Best Leaves in Rowan County and Beyond

August 22, 2025

As August winds down, attention begins shifting to one of the most anticipated times of year in North Carolina — the fall color season.

Weekend Forecast: Clouds, Storm Chances, and a Hint of Fall Ahead

August 22, 2025

Rowan County heads into the weekend with a mix of unsettled skies, occasional showers, and the promise of cooler, more comfortable weather just around the corner.

Hurricane Erin Moves Away from the NC Coast – What It Means for Rowan County

August 21, 2025

Hurricane Erin continues to move northeast, now located about 210 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and 440 miles west-northwest of Bermuda.

Hurricane Erin: What Rowan County Needs to Know

August 20, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 8:00 AM Update
Source: National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Erin’s Track Shifts West – What It Could Mean for the East Coast

August 19, 2025

Hurricane Erin continues to move northwest over the western Atlantic, and the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) highlights some important changes.

Hurricane Erin Expands as It Tracks Toward the Western Atlantic

August 18, 2025

Hurricane Erin is growing in size as predicted, with new data confirming its strengthening structure and expanding wind field.

Hurricane Erin: What It Means for the Carolinas

August 17, 2025

Hurricane Erin continues to churn through the Atlantic as a powerful storm, with the National Hurricane Center issuing its latest update early Sunday morning.