National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 11 Jul 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lowell NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Light east northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lowell NC
 35.27°N 81.11°W (Elev. 755 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation