Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	14 Jun 11:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Bessemer City NC

Overnight
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light southwest wind.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.