Halloween forecast: Over 20 states expecting rain in their forecasts
Key Points:
- More than 20 U.S. states, particularly in the West, Midwest, and Southeast, are expected to experience rain showers on Halloween, potentially impacting trick-or-treating activities.
- The Northwest will see cool temperatures with light sprinkles, while the Southwest faces an incoming storm mainly affecting California and higher elevations, bringing cooler and unsettled weather.
- The Southern Plains and Midwest could experience significant rainfall and flooding concerns due to Tropical Depression Vance, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Saturday disrupting outdoor plans.
- The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are forecasted to have the best Halloween weather with mild temperatures and dry conditions, though rain and gusty winds may arrive by Sunday.
- Southeastern states will have warmer-than-usual temperatures but face showers, especially near the Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast, requiring trick-or-treaters to prepare for rain and cooler conditions elsewhere.