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Severe Weather Risk Expanded Across Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties Today

June 12, 2026

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Forecasters at the Storm Prediction Center have placed Rowan, Davie, and Davidson counties under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today and this evening.

Tropical Weather Update: Low Development Chances Continue in the Gulf

June 12, 2026

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad area of low pressure in the far southern Bay of Campeche, but forecasters continue to indicate that tropical development remains unlikely over the next several days.

Heat Index Over 100° Expected Today: Know the Warning Signs of Heat Illness

June 12, 2026

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Dangerous heat is expected across Rowan County today as temperatures climb into the upper 90s and heat index values reach or exceed 100 degrees during the afternoon hours.

Strong Thunderstorm Moving Toward Western Rowan County

June 11, 2026

The National Weather Service is tracking a strong thunderstorm moving through eastern Iredell County and toward portions of western Rowan County this afternoon.

Drought Monitor Update: Extreme Drought Continues Across Much of Rowan, Davie, and Davidson Counties

June 11, 2026

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows little change across the region, with much of Rowan, Davie, and Davidson counties remaining in Extreme Drought (D3) conditions.

Tropical Disturbance Remains Unlikely to Develop Before Moving Into Mexico

June 11, 2026

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a tropical wave moving across the Yucatan Peninsula and into the Bay of Campeche.

Friday Could Be the Hottest Day So Far This Year in Rowan County

June 11, 2026

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Summer heat is arriving in full force across Rowan County, and Friday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far for many locations.

First Atlantic Disturbance of the 2026 Hurricane Season Appears in National Hurricane Center Outlook

June 10, 2026

Just 10 days into the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking the first area of potential tropical development of the season.

Heat Builds Across the Carolinas: Near-100° Heat Index Values Expected Thursday and Friday

June 10, 2026

After a relatively comfortable start to June, much hotter weather is set to arrive across Rowan County and surrounding areas later this week.