Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	15 Jun 3:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Gastonia Municipal Airport NC

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.