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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 18 Aug 10:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lowell NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Lowell NC
 35.27°N 81.11°W (Elev. 755 ft)
Last Update:
7:47 pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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