Intense Thunderstorm Cluster Bringing Lightning and Heavy Rain to Rowan and Surrounding Counties
July 9, 2025 — 7:20 PM
A line of intense thunderstorms is tracking across the western Piedmont this evening, bringing frequent lightning and very heavy rainfall to parts of northern Rowan County and neighboring areas.
Flooding From Summer Storms: Why It Happens Fast in Rowan County
It doesn’t take a tropical system or days of rain for flooding to become a problem in Rowan County. On days like today — hot, humid, and stormy — localized flooding can happen fast. Here’s why.
Why the Heat Index Matters More Than the Temperature This Week
It’s one of the most misunderstood numbers in summer weather — the heat index.
SVG Sweeps the Streets: Shane van Gisbergen Makes NASCAR History in Chicago
By Steve Monday | RCW Sports | July 7, 2025
Shane van Gisbergen proved once again that the streets of Chicago belong to him.
Storm Chances Are Back: Why the Midweek Pattern Matters
After a dry and hot start to the week, Rowan County is now heading into a more active weather pattern that brings daily chances for showers and thunderstorms—especially from Wednesday through Friday.
What Rowan County Can Expect from the Remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal
Published: July 6, 2025
Hickory Crawdads Stay Hot with 5–1 Win Over Cannon Ballers
By RCW Sports | July 5, 2025
The Hickory Crawdads kept the momentum rolling Friday night with a convincing 5–1 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at LP Frans Stadium, taking the opener in this weekend’s in-state showdown.
Tropical Storm Chantal: What It Means for Rowan County
Posted July 5, 2025 | Rowan County Weather
Tracking AL92: What the Developing System Could Mean for the Carolinas
Posted July 4, 2025
NASCAR in Chicago: What to Watch for This Independence Day Weekend
NASCAR returns to downtown Chicago this weekend for its only street course race of the year — and there’s no shortage of storylines, stakes, or summer heat to keep an eye on.
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