Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	16 Jun 4:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Bessemer City NC

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Juneteenth

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

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 94.