As Bostonians brace for a wet and windy Halloween, the National Weather Service forecasts an impending storm that could disrupt holiday plans this evening. NWS reports indicate only a modest probability of precipitation today, with light showers and patchy drizzle expected primarily after 5 p.m. However, conditions will sharply deteriorate leading into the nighttime.
According to a NBC Boston update, "Heavy rain rushes in well after dark," presenting significant challenges for those out and about late at night. Although commuters this morning can breathe easier, the advent of tempestuous weather post-sunset is predicted to bring about heavy rain and potentially tumultuous winds of up to 40 mph along the coast, intensifying later into the night with gusts possibly exceeding 50 mph in some areas.
In preparation for Halloween festivities, people were urged to plan accordingly as trick-or-treating might be dry but subject to blustery conditions. The tempest, forecasted to strengthen over Northern New England, shall usher in more high-level winds which may result in isolated power outages and disrupt outdoor decorations. The weather will make a turn as skies are presumed to clear up by dawn the following morning, though the afternoon will remain mostly cloudy.
As weekend progresses, Saturday should see a reduction in wind speeds with temperatures dipping to mid-50s, followed by a slightly cooler Sunday under sunny skies. A mild respite awaits early next week, with temperatures mildly picking up before another chance of showers encroaches come late Monday night.
