Weather Blog

Tuesday Weather Update

November 29, 2016

For the first time in 51 days we have had measurable rainfall in Rowan County. This will end the longest dry streak in Rowan County history. The good news is we are not done yet and there is more rain coming late tonight and into the day tomorrow.

Monday Weather Update Rain is coming!

November 28, 2016

For the first time in a long time I am watching the radar for rain that is moving toward the county. Now this is not going to be a drought breaker but it will be nice to get some rain in the county as we have been very dry for quite sometime. The high today will top out around 57º

 

Rain Update for this week

November 27, 2016

We are finally starting to see the best rain chances we have had in sometime here in the county. Beginning late tomorrow and occurring off and on through Thursday morning. The only concern I have is the amounts have trended back down a bit. However, I am not surprised as well.

Rain Update for next week

November 26, 2016

As we head through the weekend. rain chances for next week continue to look very promising. All of this hinges on the development of a low pressure system in the souther United States.

Rain Update for early next week

November 25, 2016

We have been in need of rain for sometime not only here but in the western North Carolina areas. where extreme drought and wildfires are causing some serious damage.

Rain Chances for Next Wednesday

November 24, 2016

We have had some time go by since we have had anything that could be considered significant rainfall here in the county and also in the western mountains where all of the wildfires are burning.

Drought Update Moderate Drought Conditions for most of the county

November 23, 2016

As we continue to remain very dry and have not had any rain now in the county for over 30 days. The drought conditions around the county continue to get worse.

 

 

Wednesday Weather Update

November 23, 2016

Its the day before Thanksgiving and rain is coming. I will be thankful for any amount we can get at this point. Based on the models. The amount we will get today is pretty miniscule as in trace amounts.
The high today will top out at 60º

 

A look back at the year so far. It will shock you!

November 22, 2016

We are rapidly closing in on the end of the year and with the wildfires occurring to our west all of us are begging for rain for those wildfires. The alarming thing is how long it has been since it has rained and how dry we really are.

 

Saturday Weather Update

November 19, 2016

We are in for a very windy and breezy Saturday. The bad news is this is not a good situation for the wildfires in the North Carolina Mountains. Conditions will change throughout the day in terms of air quality.