Weather Blog

Increased Fire Danger Issued Across Rowan County and Central North Carolina Today

June 18, 2026

Even though rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to arrive later tonight, the hours leading up to that rainfall could bring an increased risk for fires across Rowan County and much of central North Carolina.

My Latest Update on Arthur's Remnants and What I'm Watching for Thursday Into Friday

June 17, 2026

I've spent the afternoon reviewing the latest guidance and National Weather Service briefings, and while direct tropical impacts from Arthur are not expected here in the western Carolinas, I do think Thursday and Thursday night will be worth watching closely.

Tropical Storm Arthur Forms in the Gulf: What It Means for Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties

June 17, 2026

As expected, the system I have been tracking over the western Gulf of Mexico has officially strengthened into Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical System Still Expected to Bring Wind, Rain Chances, and Isolated Severe Weather Threat Thursday Into Friday

June 17, 2026

As I've been discussing over the past several days, Potential Tropical Cyclone One continues to move along the western Gulf Coast this morning and remains on track to influence our weather across the Carolinas late Thursday into Friday.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One Could Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds to Rowan County Late This Week

June 16, 2026

SALISBURY, N.C. — I'm closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which was designated Tuesday morning in the western Gulf of Mexico.

National Hurricane Center Monitoring Disturbance That Could Reach Gulf Waters Later This Week

June 14, 2026

The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor a broad area of low pressure over eastern Mexico, but development is not expected in the short term.

Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across Rowan County and the Western Carolinas This Afternoon and Evening

June 14, 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg is warning that strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across Rowan County and much of the western Carolinas this afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts serving as the primary threat.

National Hurricane Center Monitoring Disturbance In Southwestern Gulf

June 13, 2026

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor an area of low pressure in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, but development chances remain low over the coming days.