August Thunderstorm Patterns in Rowan County
After a stretch of cooler and cloudier days, a more typical late-summer weather pattern is returning to Rowan County. That means we can expect the daily risk of scattered afternoon thunderstorms to make a comeback this week.
Weekend Weather Shift and Tropical Update: Cooler Temperatures Hold Before Summer Storms Return
Rowan County will enjoy another day of below-normal temperatures as the effects of a lingering cold air damming pattern hold through the weekend. Patchy fog this morning will give way to partly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s today.
Weather Word of the Day: “Isentropic Lift” – And Why It’s Keeping Skies Cloudy
Published: August 7, 2025
Watching the Tropics: Two Disturbances and What They Could Mean for the Carolinas
As we move deeper into August, the Atlantic hurricane season is starting to show signs of life.
Why Today Feels More Like October Than August in Rowan County
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Rowan County Weather
A Cool, Damp Week Ahead: What Rowan County Can Expect Day by Day
Rowan County is heading into a stretch of weather more typical of early fall than early August. Cold air damming is firmly in place across the region, keeping high temperatures well below normal and allowing daily rounds of showers to persist.
Rowan County Fall Forecast 2025
Released Sunday, August 3, 2025
As autumn approaches, here’s what you can expect for Rowan County over the coming months:
The Tropics Are Waking Up: What Rowan County Should Expect in Peak Hurricane Season
The calendar has flipped to August, and with it comes the most active stretch of the Atlantic hurricane season. While it’s been a relatively quiet start, signs are pointing to increased tropical activity in the coming weeks.
Why It Feels So Cool for August: Understanding Cold Air Damming in Rowan County
If you’ve stepped outside this weekend and thought, “This doesn’t feel like August,” you’re not alone. High temperatures across Rowan County have stayed in the upper 70s to low 80s, a full 10 degrees below what we typically expect for this time of year. The reason?