October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
 35.26°N 81.19°W (Elev. 778 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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