Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats continue for portions of the central U.S., with impactful flash flooding possible from southern Kansas to southwestern Missouri. Extremely Critical fire weather conditions will develop across the Great Basin and Southwest on Friday, with dry and windy conditions through the weekend. Dangerous heat will increase across the southern and central 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

71°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Jun 10:54 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Gaston County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 100.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.



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722 PM EDT Thu Jun 25 2026
 
 

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