Rainfall Potential in Rowan County: Friday Through Saturday Night

Unsettled weather will remain the theme across Rowan County through Saturday night as a cold front stalls near the Carolina coast and pulls in deeper moisture. Here is a breakdown of what to expect:

Friday (Today):
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, most likely between 2 PM and 4 PM, with additional activity possible after 4 PM. Rainfall amounts should generally be light, with most locations receiving less than a tenth of an inch, but any thunderstorm could produce locally heavier downpours. High temperatures will reach near 80 under mostly cloudy skies.

Friday Night:
The chance of showers and thunderstorms continues through the evening, becoming more widespread after 1 AM. Patchy fog is also expected to form overnight. Rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to a half inch, with some locally higher totals possible. Lows will hold in the mid-60s.

Saturday:
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely, especially after 11 AM. Patchy fog may linger into midday. Rainfall during the day could add another quarter to half inch for many spots, again with heavier pockets possible under stronger storms. Highs will top out in the low to mid-70s.

Saturday Night:
Showers and storms remain likely through the evening before tapering off around 11 PM. A few isolated showers may continue until 3 AM, with patchy fog forming late. Rainfall totals overnight could range from one-half to three-quarters of an inch. Lows will dip into the lower 60s.

Totals Through Saturday Night:
Across Rowan County, rainfall amounts between one and two inches are possible through the end of Saturday night. Most areas will see at least an inch of rain, though localized higher totals could occur where storms repeatedly track over the same locations.

Looking Ahead:
A tropical system may influence the region early next week, which could add to rainfall totals and bring additional gusty winds. Forecast details remain uncertain, but this system will need close monitoring.

Bottom Line:
Expect periods of showers and thunderstorms today through Saturday night with rainfall totals averaging one to two inches. While widespread flooding is not expected, localized flooding in poor drainage areas cannot be ruled out where heavier storms occur.