Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	28 Jul 12:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Gastonia Municipal Airport NC

Heat Advisory July 29, 11:00am until July 29, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory until July 28, 08:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 28, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 98 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Light north northwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.