Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 791ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gastonia NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gastonia NC
 35.26°N 81.17°W (Elev. 797 ft)
6:18 pm EDT May 4, 2026
1am EDT May 5, 2026-6pm EDT May 11, 2026
 
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