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Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 1 Apr 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia Municipal Airport NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Showers. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia Municipal Airport NC
 35.21°N 81.17°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
2:32 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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