Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2° N Lon: 81.16° W Elev: 791 ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 6:54 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Gaston County

Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperatures in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday
Showers, mainly in the morning. Humid with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Columbus Day
Sunny. Highs around 80.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.



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