Radar Update — 6:57 PM Sunday

Sunday, October 19, 2025 - 7:00pm

A line of gusty showers continues moving east through the foothills this evening and will approach Rowan County later tonight.

At 6:57 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers and a few thunderstorms along a line from near Taylorsville to Newton and Morganton, moving east at 25 mph.

Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations currently affected:
Hickory, Newton, Taylorsville, Morganton, Conover, Longview, Sawmills, and Granite Falls.

Rowan County should expect brief gusty winds and light to moderate showers as this line moves east through the evening.

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