Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2° N Lon: 81.16° W Elev: 791 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:54 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Gaston County

Today

Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds. Heat index values up to 102.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.

Monday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 104.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent. Heat index values up to 101.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 100 in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.