New York City's Halloween celebrations are set to take on a distinctly autumnal tone, with dry but gusty winds expected to sweep through the five boroughs this weekend. Clear skies will dominate the forecast, providing an ideal canvas for witches and ghouls alike to cast their spells.
However, weather enthusiasts won't be breathing a sigh of relief just yet – strong wind gusts are predicted to reach as high as 40 miles per hour, making it a less-than-ideal day for flying broomsticks. But with lighter breezes in store for trick-or-treaters on Sunday, it's clear that Halloween spirit will prevail.
For those planning to tie down outdoor decorations or other loose items, meteorologist Matt Wunsch advises taking precautions against the wind's wrath. "It'll be dry," he warned, "but it'll be windy – and a few light items could take flight."
After a spate of showers expected on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, clear skies will return by early Friday morning, with the gusty winds picking up as the day progresses. Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s to low 60s throughout the weekend, with Saturday still experiencing some residual wind.
But Sunday's forecast is looking decidedly more pleasant – clear skies, lighter breezes, and seasonable temperatures in the mid-50s are on tap for New Yorkers eager to take part in the city marathon. With Hurricane Melissa expected to be a distant memory by the time it moves north, residents can breathe a collective sigh of relief and focus on making their mark at this year's event.
However, weather enthusiasts won't be breathing a sigh of relief just yet – strong wind gusts are predicted to reach as high as 40 miles per hour, making it a less-than-ideal day for flying broomsticks. But with lighter breezes in store for trick-or-treaters on Sunday, it's clear that Halloween spirit will prevail.
For those planning to tie down outdoor decorations or other loose items, meteorologist Matt Wunsch advises taking precautions against the wind's wrath. "It'll be dry," he warned, "but it'll be windy – and a few light items could take flight."
After a spate of showers expected on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday, clear skies will return by early Friday morning, with the gusty winds picking up as the day progresses. Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s to low 60s throughout the weekend, with Saturday still experiencing some residual wind.
But Sunday's forecast is looking decidedly more pleasant – clear skies, lighter breezes, and seasonable temperatures in the mid-50s are on tap for New Yorkers eager to take part in the city marathon. With Hurricane Melissa expected to be a distant memory by the time it moves north, residents can breathe a collective sigh of relief and focus on making their mark at this year's event.
but now I'm like "nah, not worth the risk" lol 40mph winds are crazy! hope all the spooky decorations make it through tho 
those gusty winds might ruin someones Halloween vibes though 
can't wait for Sunday tho, hopefully it's breezy enough to make flying broomsticks a thing again 
. Can't they just get some decent weather forecasting going on? I swear, every year it's either too hot or too cold... or in this case, too windy.
but those gusty winds are gonna make me wanna stay indoors with my cozy blankets and hot cocoa instead of hitting the streets for trick-or-treating lol! 
hope everyone has a blast at the city marathon 
... just kidding lol. seriously tho, 40 mph winds are kinda crazy for Halloween decorations. I guess we have to be careful and tie them down so they dont fly away 
. can't wait to see all the creative costumes and decorations too 
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or they'll just fly away into the wind lol i mean who needs that kinda stress on halloween? and yeah its gonna be pretty chilly 2 b so bundle up ppl 
but seriously cant wait for sunday tho, all clear skies & breezy vibes sound like a perf night 4 trick-or-treating 
. I'm sure it's not ideal, but let's keep the spirits high (pun intended)! Focus on making the most of Sunday and having a blast with family & friends 
. Don't stress too much about the wind, it'll pass soon 
anyway... but seriously, 40mph winds? That's crazy! 
I was thinking of taking my kid trick-or-treating in Central Park, but now I'm not so sure... we'll just have to see how it goes. I guess the good news is that it'll clear up by Sunday, so we can still enjoy the rest of Halloween 
... but at the same time, I guess that wind could also bring out some really cool decorations if they're not tied down 
... and yeah, taking precautions against the wind is just part of being prepared for life, you know? 
... but wait, dry winds are gonna make flying broomsticks kinda sketchy 
? Like, I get it, wind can be harsh, but still, who's gonna stop witches from flying if they wanna? And on the other hand, windy days might just make outdoor decorations go flyin' high 
... no, scratch that, I really don't want my spider web door decoration takin' off into the wild blue yonder 
... unless those gusts get too crazy, then things might get hairy 
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. Seriously though, I hope all those outdoor decorations don't end up as 'sweeping' away the competition 
. Can't they just make up their minds? First, dry winds expected to sweep through NYC on Halloween weekend... then it's a few light items could take flight? What's the point of even having a forecast if it's just gonna change every 5 minutes?! And don't even get me started on the marathon on Sunday - clear skies and lighter breezes are fine for runners, but what about all the poor souls who have to deal with outdoor decorations blowing away in the wind? 
. I mean, who doesn't love the spooky atmosphere and all the rad decorations? But ugh, wind gusts of 40mph? That's like, a total buzzkill for all the witches flyin' around on broomsticks 
️. but seriously, clear skies on sunday will be perfect for trick-or-treating and that city marathon, so make the most of it! 
clear skies on sunday tho!!! can't wait 2 see all the costumes & have a epic halloween