Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
 35.26°N 81.17°W (Elev. 797 ft)
2:23 am EDT Sep 8, 2026
4am EDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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