Slight Risk for Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Today Across Central North Carolina
An active weather pattern will continue across central North Carolina today, and portions of our area are included in the Storm Prediction Center's Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Davidson County Until 8 PM
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 498, which is in effect until 8:00 PM EDT for Davidson County and much of central North Carolina.
Tropical Depression Two Forms in the Gulf; Tropical Storm Watches Issued for Parts of Florida
The National Hurricane Center has officially designated the disturbance that has been moving across the northeastern Gulf as Tropical Depression Two, marking the second tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Why Today's Storms Could Pack a Punch Across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties
A hot, humid, and increasingly unstable atmosphere is setting the stage for strong to potentially severe thunderstorms across the area this afternoon and evening.
Tropical Depression Likely to Form in the Northern Gulf Today or Monday
An area of low pressure in the northeastern Gulf is becoming better organized and is expected to develop into the Atlantic Basin's next tropical system.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Davidson County Until 9 PM
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 496, which is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT for Davidson County.
Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf Becoming Better Organized; Development Chances Increase
The National Hurricane Center has increased the odds of tropical development for a disturbance in the eastern Gulf after satellite imagery showed signs that a broad area of low pressure is beginning to take shape.
Why Storm Chances Are Increasing Across the Carolinas This Weekend
After a stretch of hot, mainly dry weather since Monday, the atmosphere is becoming much more favorable for scattered to numerous thunderstorms across the Carolinas this weekend.
Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf Being Monitored; No Immediate Threat to North Carolina
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather over the eastern Gulf that has a low chance of tropical development over the next several days.
Weekend Cold Front Brings Better Rain Chances to Rowan County
After several days of hot, mostly dry weather, the pattern is set to become more active this weekend as a cold front approaches the Carolinas.