CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Warm sunshine will dominate midweek across the Queen City before a sharp temperature dip moves in Friday, signaling the season’s first real fall chill. After several mild afternoons, cooler air from the north will slip into the Carolinas by late Friday, dropping highs from the upper 70s to the lower 70s and overnight lows into the 40s.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, calm conditions will persist through Thursday with light northeast winds around 6 to 8 mph. Sunshine will remain the story, perfect for outdoor workers, morning commuters, and families planning early weekend pumpkin patch visits or park trips. However, residents should prepare for cooler evenings ahead — especially in outlying suburbs north of I-485, where early morning lows could dip into the upper 40s.
Drivers on I-77 and I-85 may notice hazy sunrises and a light fall breeze Friday morning as the air turns crisp. Outdoor events and high school football games should remain dry, though fans will want light jackets after sunset.
By Saturday, mild sunshine returns with highs in the mid to upper 70s — ideal for leaf viewing and decorating for Halloween. Sunday looks seasonably pleasant before another modest cool-down early next week.
Residents are encouraged to check on outdoor plants and ensure pets have shelter as temperatures drop Friday night. The fall chill may not bring frost yet, but it’s a clear signal that deeper October coolness is on the way.
Five-Day Forecast for Charlotte, NC:
Wed: 78/55 – Sunny, calm winds; ideal for outdoor plans.
Thu: 73/48 – Clear and cooler; light jacket morning.
Fri: 71/50 – Mostly cloudy; crisp breeze, fall chill returns.
Sat: 77/56 – Sunny, pleasant; perfect pumpkin patch weather.
Sun: 75/51 – Partly sunny; mild, early signs of next cool front.
