Upstate New York is in for a breezy Halloween night. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds, making it a chilly and wet evening for trick-or-treaters.

Winds are expected to blow at 15-20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. These strong winds could knock over branches and power lines, leading to possible power outages. A high wind advisory is in effect from 11 a. m. today until 5 a. m. Saturday.

Trick-or-treaters should be prepared for more than just candy and costumes. They'll need umbrellas and warm clothes. Rain is expected to fall, and temperatures will drop to the mid-40s by sunset. With the wind chill, it will feel even colder, around 35 degrees.

The weather service advises securing outdoor decorations to prevent them from flying away. This is important to keep both the decorations and people safe.

The rain and winds should calm down by Saturday morning. The rest of the weekend will be cloudy with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.


    # **Upstate New York Braces for Breezy Halloween Night**

    **Strong Winds and Rain Expected**

    The National Weather Service has issued a warning for a chilly and wet Halloween evening in Upstate New York, with strong winds making it a challenging night for trick-or-treaters.

    ## **Wind Advisory in Effect**

    - **Wind Speeds**: 15-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
    - **Timing**: High wind advisory from 11 a.m. today until 5 a.m. Saturday
    - **Potential Hazards**: Fallen branches, power lines, and possible outages

    ## **Trick-or-Treaters: Be Prepared**

    - **Rain and Cold Temperatures**: Expect rain and dropping temperatures to the mid-40s by sunset
    - **Wind Chill**: Feels like 35 degrees
    - **Essentials**: Umbrellas and warm clothing

    ## **Safety Tips**

    - Secure outdoor decorations to prevent them from flying away
    - Stay safe and keep an eye on weather updates

    ## **Weekend Outlook**

    - **Saturday Morning**: Rain and winds should calm down
    - **Rest of the Weekend**: Cloudy with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s

    

Halloween Windy Weather: Stay Safe and Cozy!

Wind Advisory in Effect

Trick-or-Treaters: Be Prepared

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