Frosty Start for Some, Warming Up Late Week
AM Headlines
- Frost Advisory until 9am
- Patchy AM Fog, Chilly Start
- Sunny and Seasonable Tuesday Afternoon
- Warming up and staying dry this week
- 80s for the weekend
Discussion
Chilly Start, Seasonable and Sunny Afternoon
Clear skies have led to temps tumbling into the 30s and 40s across the region this morning. A frost advisory is in effect for Stanly, Anson, and Richmond countries until 9 a.m. Patchy fog is possible this morning under calm winds. Today will be sunny and mild with highs reaching the low 70s.
Dry Stretch Continues as Temps Warm this Week
High pressure will keep our forecast quiet and dry through the weekend. This isn’t ideal considering the region’s drought conditions have worsened each week. Since September 1, we have only had 1.86″ of rainfall. What is the average at this point for the Fall season? 6.16″ – that’s a departure of -4.30″. Be mindful of any local burn bans that may pop up this week and weekend. Temps will warm into the mid to upper 70s Wednesday through Friday.
80s Return this Weekend
Temps keep climbing this weekend with highs soaring a good 8-10 degrees above average int othe lower 80s. The average last 80-degree day for Charlotte is October 21. Don’t worry if you’re a fan of the crisp fall air. A cold front will slide into the region early next week that will cause temps to crash. We’ll also have to keep an eye on the potential for rain for the trick-or-treaters on Tuesday — however, it is a little too far out to make any calls for Halloween.
