Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Rowan County, North Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 9:10PM EDT until August 9 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. To report severe weather to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, call toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or post on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM ET
Last Checked
44 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning
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Flash Flood Warning
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Rowan County, North Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (44 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Rowan County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Rowan County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Cabarrus County.