Raleigh, NC – A striking change in temperatures is approaching central North Carolina, where summerlike heat could give way to chilly autumn mornings and the possibility of patchy frost by Sunday. Raleigh is expected to reach 90 degrees Thursday before temperatures tumble into the 40s over the weekend. The National Weather Service has specifically highlighted the possibility of patchy frost Sunday morning in its Hazardous Weather Outlook, making the approaching cooldown particularly important for gardeners, farmers and residents with temperature-sensitive plants.
According to the National Weather Service office in Raleigh, patchy frost will be possible Sunday morning across portions of central North Carolina. The outlook covers Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston, Chatham and numerous surrounding counties, although the agency has not specified which individual communities face the greatest frost risk.
From 90-Degree Heat to a Weekend Cooldown Thursday is expected to bring sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees in Raleigh, with calm winds creating a remarkably warm mid-October afternoon. Thursday night remains mild, with temperatures around 65 degrees and partly cloudy skies…