New York Weather: Windy Halloween Forecast & Record Rainfall

Lingering Winds and System Impact

• 💨 Tomorrow's forecast indicates lingering winds, nearly as strong as today's, continuing from the same weather system.
• ⚠️ A First Alert has been issued for wind across all counties, with potential for 50 mph gusts, though 35-45 mph is more likely.

Record Rainfall and Wind Gusts

• 🌧️ Record rainfall was set at Newark, LaGuardia, and Central Park, with LaGuardia receiving 2.09 inches and some New Jersey locations seeing nearly three and a half inches.
• 🌬️ Significant wind gusts were recorded, including 53 mph at JFK, 52 mph in Bridgeport, and 58 mph in Norwalk, Connecticut.
• ✈️ These strong winds contributed to four to five-hour departure delays at airports.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Forecast

• 🍬 For Halloween evening, expect winds to remain above 30 mph gusts for most of the trick-or-treat period.
• 🥶 Temperatures will be chilly, with highs around 53°F and dropping to 50°F by 9 p.m., leading to potential wind chill effects.

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Saturday will still be breezy, but less severe than Friday.
• 📈 Sunday is expected to be the better of the two weekend days with less wind.
• ⏳ Remember to turn clocks back on Saturday night for the end of Daylight Saving Time.

Ground Conditions and Damage Potential

• 🌳 The ground is saturated in many areas, meaning less wind may be needed to cause tree damage or bring trees down.