Tropical Depression Nine Update: Watching Impacts for Rowan County

Issued: Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 5:00 AM EDT

The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Depression Nine has become better organized overnight. Pressure has fallen to 1003 mb, and a tighter circulation is now evident. Winds are currently near 30 knots (35 mph), and forecasters expect the system to strengthen into a tropical storm soon.

Current Track and Forecast

The depression is moving north-northwest at about 6 mph. A gradual turn toward the north is expected over the next couple of days as it tracks between an upper trough over the southeastern U.S. and a subtropical ridge offshore.

Beyond that timeframe, the forecast track shifts eastward, taking the system more offshore, following a similar path as Hurricane Humberto. While confidence is growing that the core will remain offshore, impacts are still expected along the southeastern U.S. coast.

The latest forecast shows a sharp right turn out to sea—but it’s important to understand that this turn will take time to happen. That means rainfall, wind, and surf impacts are still likely before the system clears the region later in the week.

Potential Impacts for Rowan County

• Rainfall and Flooding: Heavy rainfall from the system could extend well inland. For Rowan County, this means periods of showers and thunderstorms Monday into Tuesday. Localized flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

• Winds: Northeast winds will increase Monday and Tuesday, with gusts potentially reaching 20–30 mph. While damaging winds are not expected here, breezy conditions may make travel difficult and could lead to scattered tree limbs and minor power outages.

• Timing: The most unsettled period for Rowan County looks to be Monday afternoon through Tuesday, gradually improving by Wednesday as the system shifts further offshore.

Broader Coastal Impacts

• Tropical storm conditions are expected across portions of the Bahamas and possible along parts of the Florida east coast.

• Heavy rainfall across the Carolinas could cause flash flooding, especially closer to the coast.

• Even with the system offshore, dangerous surf and rip currents will affect the Southeast coast.

Bottom Line

For Rowan County, this system is not expected to bring widespread severe weather, but Monday and Tuesday will be wet, breezy, and unsettled. The sharp turn out to sea shown in the forecast is good news, but that shift won’t happen immediately, so impacts will still be felt across our region early this week.

Residents should continue to monitor updates, as track and intensity changes remain possible.