Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 9 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Aug 1:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N South Gastonia NC

Overnight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.