Much cooler air and first frost expected in Elizabeth City area this weekend

Elizabeth City and the surrounding areas in eastern North Carolina will experience a significant temperature drop starting Thursday evening, according to WITN.

Thursday will be the last warm day with highs reaching the mid 70s and a slight chance of a late-day shower. Winds will come from the southwest at 10-15 mph.

A mostly dry cold front will move through Thursday evening, bringing much cooler air to the region. Friday through Sunday, daytime highs will only reach the mid to upper 50s despite mostly sunny skies.

Overnight lows will fall into the low to mid 30s, with inland areas including Elizabeth City expected to see the first widespread frost and freeze of the season late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, WITN reported.