Halloween Weather Forecast: Rain and High Winds Expected

Current Conditions and Early Week Forecast

• ☀️ Today is a clear and quiet day with temperatures in the mid-50s, feeling pleasant in the sun.
• 🥶 This morning is cooler, with temperatures around 46 degrees in the city, and the afternoon trend is below average.
• 🌬️ Lighter winds are expected today compared to the rest of the week.
• ☁️ High pressure will keep most systems to the south, resulting in a generally dry forecast through Wednesday night.

Mid-Week Storm System

• 🌧️ A system is expected to bring rain to the area starting Thursday, potentially impacting the morning commute.
• 🌊 Coastal areas like Montauk, Toms River, and Belmar might experience stray showers earlier.
• 💧 The period between Thursday morning and Friday morning could see one to two inches of rain, with a risk of localized and minor coastal flooding.

Halloween Weekend Outlook

• 💨 By Friday, strong winds are anticipated, ranging from 25 to 35 mph, making it a raw and potentially nasty day.
• 🎃 Despite the wind, the forecast suggests only a drop or two of rain for Halloween, making it suitable for trick-or-treating.
• 🏃 The weekend, including the marathon, is expected to be good weather-wise.

Hurricane Melissa

• 🌀 Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is bearing down on Jamaica and may strengthen further before making landfall.