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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 14 Aug 8:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Bessemer City NC

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light east northeast wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday 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 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light east northeast wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday 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 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Bessemer City NC
 35.31°N 81.3°W (Elev. 787 ft)
Last Update:
6:50 pm EDT Aug 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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