Stay Protected During Storms: Hurricane Preparedness Week 2026 Continues
As Hurricane Preparedness Week continues across the country, today’s focus is on one of the most important parts of storm safety: knowing how to stay protected when severe weather threatens.
Midmorning Coffeecast
Good Wednesday morning from Rowan County Weather! It’s time for the Midmorning Coffeecast sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds, located at 115 South Central Avenue in Landis. You can also order your favorites through DoorDash.
Drought Monitor Update
This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor continues to show widespread drought conditions across central North Carolina, including Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties.
Midmorning Coffeecast | Rowan County Weather
Grab a coffee and let’s talk about the day ahead…
Today’s Coffeecast is sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds, located at 115 South Central Avenue in Landis — and you can also get it delivered through DoorDash.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, today’s focus is one of the most important steps you can take during a tropical threat:
Knowing when to act — and acting quickly.
Pollen Forecast for Rowan County
Allergy season is still hanging around, but there’s some relief ahead
Today
Medium (7/12)
Tree pollen remains elevated, so if you’re sensitive, you’ll likely feel it.
Top Allergens:
Storm Timing Breakdown: Waves of Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Through Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms are set to move across Rowan County in multiple waves, rather than one steady period of rain. Based on the latest short-range model data, here’s a closer look at timing and impacts as we head through the next 24–36 hours.
Increased Fire Danger This Afternoon Across the Piedmont
May 5, 2026
An Increased Fire Danger is in effect across much of central North Carolina this afternoon, including Rowan County.
From noon through 8 PM, conditions will be favorable for fires to start easily and spread quickly.
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding Forecast Information
May 5, 2026
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, today’s focus is one of the most important — and often misunderstood — topics:
Understanding forecast information
Pollen levels remain elevated across Rowan County today.
We’re sitting at a 7.4 (Medium-High) with oak, hickory, and sycamore leading the way.
The good news?
Levels dip slightly tomorrow to a 7 (Medium) as moisture begins to increase ahead of our midweek rain.
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