Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Rowan County

Posted June 29, 2025 | Rowan County Weather

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Rowan County and northwestern Cabarrus County. The warning is in effect until 8:30 PM EDT.

Warning Details

As of 7:44 PM, radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line stretching from north of Downtown Concord to just southwest of Kannapolis, moving northeast at 15 mph.

Hazards Expected

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph

• Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch)

These storms are capable of producing minor hail damage to vehicles and scattered wind damage to trees and power lines.

Locations Included in the Warning

• Kannapolis

• Salisbury

• China Grove

• Landis

• Enochville

• Coddle Creek Reservoir

• Mount Ulla

• Faith

• Granite Quarry

• Downtown Concord

What To Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows and stay indoors until the storm passes.

These storms are also producing continuous lightning, which is a threat even if you're not directly under a storm core. If you hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck.

Reporting Damage

If you experience hail, damaging winds, or flooding, report it to the National Weather Service by calling 1-800-267-8101, or posting on social media using the hashtag #NWSGSP. Include details and your location.

Continue to follow Rowan County Weather for radar updates and further alerts as this storm moves through the area.