Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

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

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 8:54 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Gaston County

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday

Showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.