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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall for the Southwest; Thunderstorms in Florida with Flooding Possible

Tropical moisture from Priscilla will bring a multi-day thunderstorm, widespread heavy rainfall and flash flooding event across the Southwest/Four Corners region. Flash flooding will be a concern in burn scars, slot canyons, and urban areas. Widespread storms are expected in central/South Florida with some isolated flash flooding possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NE 8 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1024.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 3:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
 35.23°N 81.17°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Oct 9, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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