Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jul 3:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia Municipal Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Gastonia Municipal Airport NC
 35.19°N 81.15°W (Elev. 801 ft)
1:28 am EDT Jul 14, 2025
4am EDT Jul 14, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 20, 2025
 
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