North Carolina Drought Monitor: Severe to Exceptional Drought Expands While Rowan County Holds Steady
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a mixed picture across North Carolina this week. While the overall percentage of the state experiencing drought declined slightly, some of the more serious drought categories expanded.
Saturday’s Cold Front Could Bring More Than Cooler Air — Strong Storms Are Also Possible
After several days of oppressive September heat, a cold front is set to bring a major change to the Carolinas this weekend.
From Near 100 to the Mid-80s: What’s Behind This Weekend’s Big Temperature Drop?
After several days of intense September heat, a significant change is showing up in the forecast for Rowan County and the surrounding region.
Tropical Depression Edouard Moves Inland as Significant Flash Flooding Threat Continues in Texas
Tropical Depression Edouard continues to weaken after moving inland, but the system remains a significant rainfall and flooding threat across portions of Texas.
2026 Regional Fall Foliage Forecast: September 1
The 2026 fall foliage season is officially underway, and today marks the first Rowan County Weather Regional Fall Foliage Forecast of the season.
A Cold Front Is Coming This Weekend — How Much Relief Will It Actually Bring?
After several days of intense September heat, there is finally a change showing up in the forecast for this weekend.
Tropical Storm Edouard Could Rapidly Strengthen Before Gulf Coast Landfall Today
Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the northwestern Gulf Coast this morning, and forecasters are becoming increasingly concerned that the storm could strengthen rapidly before making landfall near the Louisiana-Texas border later today.
Meteorological Fall Begins Tuesday — So Why Is It Going to Be 96 Degrees?
September 1 marks a date many weather lovers have been waiting for: the beginning of meteorological fall.
There is just one problem.
Someone apparently forgot to tell the atmosphere.
Tropical Atlantic Update: AL97 Likely to Develop in Gulf While Remnants of Dolly Could Get Another Chance
The final day of August begins with two areas to watch across the Atlantic basin, including one system that could become a tropical depression or tropical storm before reaching the Gulf Coast.
The 80s Won’t Last: September Begins With a Surge of Summer Heat
If you're enjoying the relatively comfortable temperatures across much of North Carolina this weekend, don't get too accustomed to them.