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Warm Fall Ends: Big Temperature Drop Coming!
2 Oct
Summary
- Unseasonably warm weather ends today with highs near 80 degrees.
- Cooler temperatures and scattered showers arrive Saturday.
- Morning lows will dip into the mid-40s by late week.
The Piedmont Triad is experiencing the final day of unusually warm autumn weather. Today, temperatures are soaring into the upper 80s, significantly above the seasonal average. Scattered clouds are expected to develop this evening, and it will remain warm for outdoor evening activities.
This warm spell concludes as a cold front moves south of the region by Saturday. The weekend will usher in cloudier skies and cooler conditions, with highs dropping to the mid-70s on Saturday and the mid-60s on Sunday. Scattered showers are anticipated by Saturday afternoon, intensifying into heavier, steadier rain throughout Saturday night and Sunday, potentially accumulating up to 1.5 inches.
Looking ahead to the work week, a second cold front will sweep through the Carolinas on Monday, ushering in dry and cool air. The entire week is expected to feature distinctly autumnal weather, characterized by sunny skies and daytime highs ranging from the 60s to the 70s. Notably, morning lows on Wednesday and Thursday are forecast to fall into the mid-40s, signaling a significant drop in temperature.
