Much colder temps arrive for Halloween after last day in the 80s

Highs will drop into the 50s tomorrow.
First Alerts in place due to cold temperatures then a gradual warm-up by the end of the 7-day...
First Alerts in place due to cold temperatures then a gradual warm-up by the end of the 7-day forecast.(WBTV)
Published: Oct. 30, 2023 at 5:21 AM EDT|Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Even colder temperatures arrive for the morning hours mid-week!

  • Halloween: Gradually getting cooler, shower chance ending by evening hours
  • Rest of Week: Near-freezing starts, 50s for afternoon highs
  • Weekend: Warming back into the 70s

A strong cold front continues to track Eastward as this hour impacting most of the country. Temperatures are about to plummet, and Freeze Watches have been issued for our area. This is why the weather team has issued a First Alert and First Alert Weather day(s) in your forecast.

A strong cold front will usher in colder temperatures and light showers.
A strong cold front will usher in colder temperatures and light showers.(WBTV)
A Freeze Watch will go into effect Wednesday morning.
A Freeze Watch will go into effect Wednesday morning.(WBTV)

The shock will hit hard tomorrow as temperatures drop into the 50s throughout the day! Spotty showers are expeced through the morning and early afternoon hours as well. The good news is most of the showers will clear just in time for Trick-or-treating - but it’ll be chilly!

Highs will be in the 50s and shower chances return.
Highs will be in the 50s and shower chances return.(WBTV)

As the rain chances clear, we’ll be left with the wind speeds. This will make it feel MUCH colder than it actually is. Feel like temperatures will drop into the 20s for most locations across the Charlotte Metro by Wednesday morning. Bundle up!

Temperatures will feel like the 20s due to breezy conditions.
Temperatures will feel like the 20s due to breezy conditions.(WBTV)

The wind speeds will begin to relax by Wednesday night/Thursday morning allowing for the coldest night of the season! Temperatures will fall below freezing for all locations under clear skies.

We’ll begin to “warm-up” by the weekend as the 70s make a comeback with dry and sunny skies.

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Have a good one!

- Meteorologist Lisa Villegas