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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 May 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Memorial Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
 35.26°N 81.17°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm EDT May 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT May 19, 2025-6pm EDT May 26, 2025
 
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