Hartford starts Friday mostly cloudy, but skies are expected to turn sunny by midmorning. Temperatures rise near 67, and west winds could bring gusts near 29 mph by afternoon as dry, windy conditions increase the risk of fire spread.
The National Weather Service expects the strongest winds and lowest humidity from late morning through midafternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 25 to 35 mph and relative humidity near 40%. A special weather statement remains in effect through Friday evening, so residents should use extra care with matches, outdoor equipment and cigarette butts, and avoid any activity that could spark a fire.
Friday Wind Gives Way To A Cold Halloween Night
After sunset, temperatures drop quickly under mostly clear skies, reaching about 38 degrees Friday night while northwest gusts remain as high as 25 mph. Saturday will be sunny but cooler, with a high near 59 and a light northwest breeze.
Halloween night will bring the sharpest chill of the stretch, with temperatures falling to around 30 degrees. That is a colder setup than the earlier outlook described in an earlier Hoodline forecast, making layers a smart addition to any costume plan.
A Shower Chance Arrives Midweek
Sunday should be sunny and milder, with a high near 62, followed by mostly sunny skies and a high around 66 on Monday. Tuesday could reach 66 degrees under partly sunny skies, while Wednesday stays partly sunny near 67.
A slight chance of showers develops Tuesday into Wednesday. Hartford's forecast is mostly a run of crisp mornings, bright afternoons and one very cold Halloween night.
