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°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kings Mountain NC

Today
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.