Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. 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	74%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	16 Aug 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

Today
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.