Weather Blog

Saturday Turns Wetter: Showers and Storms Increase Across the Region

September 12, 2026

Saturday will bring a break from the recent heat across Rowan County and the surrounding region, but the tradeoff will be a much better opportunity for showers and thunderstorms.

Today’s Storm Threat Is Different From Saturday’s — Here’s What You Need to Know

September 11, 2026

Friday and Saturday both bring thunderstorm chances to the Rowan County Weather coverage area, but the threats associated with those storms are not exactly the same.

Saturday Turning Wet Across the Region — Widespread Showers and Storms Expected

September 10, 2026

After several days of sunshine and building late-summer heat, a much wetter pattern is expected to develop across the region as we head into the weekend.

Saturday Is Trending Wetter — Here’s What We Know About the Weekend Storm Setup

September 9, 2026

Enjoy the sunshine while we have it.

2026 Regional Fall Foliage Forecast: September 8

September 8, 2026

One week into September, the 2026 fall foliage season remains overwhelmingly green across North Carolina, but we're getting closer to the point where the first subtle signs of autumn should begin appearing in the highest elevations.

Weekend Rain Chances Increasing Across the Region — Here’s What We Know

September 8, 2026

After several days of sunshine and increasingly warm temperatures, a change in the weather pattern is taking shape for the end of the week and the upcoming weekend.

Labor Day Brings a Taste of Fall — But Summer Isn’t Finished Yet

September 7, 2026

After days of heat, humidity and temperatures that made September feel more like the middle of July, Labor Day is delivering a welcome change across the region.

Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Threaten Labor Day Weekend Plans Across the Region

September 6, 2026

The final day before Labor Day could be an active one across the region, with strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall possible Sunday afternoon, evening and into tonight.

One More Day of Summer Heat Before a Cold Front Changes Everything

September 5, 2026

Summer is going to make its presence known one more time across the region Saturday, but a significant change is already on the way.

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Across the Carolinas Saturday

September 4, 2026

A strong cold front moving into the region Saturday will bring an increasing chance for showers and thunderstorms, including the potential for severe weather across a large portion of North Carolina.