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Midmorning Coffeecast – Rowan County Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

February 23, 2026

115 South Central Avenue, Landis
Also available on DoorDash


It’s a bright but brisk late morning across Rowan County.

Why Fire Danger Is Elevated in Rowan County Right Now

February 23, 2026

Rowan County is dealing with elevated fire danger conditions to start the week — even though we recently had rainfall.

So what’s going on?

The Main Factors

Three ingredients are coming together:

Bus Stop Forecast – Monday (2/23) Cold start. Sunny but breezy afternoon. Bundle up.

February 22, 2026

Rowan County

Arrival (6–8 AM):
Mostly sunny and cold.
Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.
Wind chills in the upper teens to low 20s.
NW winds 10–16 mph.

Midmorning Coffeecast Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

February 22, 2026

115 South Central Avenue
Available on DoorDash

Willowbrook is closed today — as they always are on Sundays — but when they reopen tomorrow, you’ll want to swing by and try something from the winter menu.

Fire Danger Returns to Rowan County: Why Dry Air + Gusty Winds Are a Bad Combination

February 22, 2026

Rowan County is seeing a brief return to winter-like conditions — but the bigger concern isn’t just the cold.

It’s the combination of very dry air and gusty northwest winds that will elevate fire danger through Tuesday.

Midmorning Coffeecast Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

February 21, 2026

Good midmorning, Rowan County.

Wind Alert: Could Gusts Reach 45 MPH Sunday Night?

February 21, 2026

A noticeable shift in our weather is coming Sunday evening as strong northwest winds develop behind the departing storm system.

While rain will taper off Sunday afternoon, the bigger impact may come after sunset.

Midmorning Coffeecast – Sponsored by Willowbrook Grounds

February 20, 2026

Good midmorning, Rowan County.

We’re starting off wet and humid out there.

Right now:
Rain
52°
Humidity 94%
South wind at 5 mph
Visibility around 4 miles

Gusty Showers Moving Through Southwest Rowan and Surrounding Areas Through 10 AM

February 20, 2026

Gusty showers are moving across portions of the western and southern Piedmont this morning and will continue impacting the region through 10:00 AM EST.

Spring Tease, Winter Reminder: Why Rowan County Is About to Drop 30 Degrees

February 20, 2026

Near 80° today… 20s by Monday morning. Here’s what’s happening.

If you stepped outside this afternoon, it probably felt more like April than February.