River Flooding Continues in East Florida; Rain and Thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast Thursday; Heavy Rain in Puerto Rico

Significant river flooding is forecast along the St. John’s and the Peace rivers through the end of the week as flood waters will be slow to recede. Periods of rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the Lower Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday and Friday. In Puerto Rico, increased moisture in the Atlantic will produce heavy rainfall for the island. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 5 Nov 1:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lowell NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lowell NC
 35.27°N 81.11°W (Elev. 755 ft)
1:23 am EST Nov 5, 2026
2am EST Nov 5, 2026-6pm EST Nov 11, 2026
 
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