Warm, dry weather expected in Charlotte region for Halloween before rain arrives next week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Warm and dry weather will continue into this Halloween weekend, but chances for rain will return to the forecast next week.

We are going to wrap up the workweek with some unseasonably warm temperatures. Tonight, will be mostly clear and cool with lows in the 40s and 50s. Expect plenty of sunshine and near-record warmth tomorrow with highs in the lower 80s.

Over the weekend, a cold front will bring some cooler temperatures to the Carolinas, but no rainfall.

On Saturday, expect increasing clouds throughout the day with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Sunday is on track to be even cooler with cloudy skies and highs in the upper 60s.

Next week, an area of low pressure will begin moving east out of the southern Plains finally bringing chances for measurable amounts of rainfall.

On Monday and Tuesday there will be a slight chance for some isolated showers otherwise expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 70s.

Expect chances for some widely scattered showers on next Wednesday and Thursday along with warmer high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.

Forecast at a glance

• Friday: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy, warmer
• Weekend Outlook: Increasing clouds, mainly dry
• Monday: Stray shower possible, mild afternoon

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