Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	10 Jul 5:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Kings Mountain NC

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Monday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 67. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.