If you’re heading outdoors Friday night to take part in any Halloween events à la trick or treating, make sure to bundle up as windy and chilly conditions are in store across the D.C. region.
Friday’s high temperatures are expected to only get into the low 60s as wind gusts of up to 50 mph have the potential to make it feel a bit bone-chilling.
Wind advisories are expected to remain in effect for much of the day for residents in central Maryland and parts of Virginia west of the District, according to the National Weather Service.
While winds are expected to die down by sunset, around 6 p.m., the teeth-chattering conditions won’t necessarily be dying along with it.
“Temperatures will fall out of the 50s into the 40s tonight for the trick or treaters,” said 7New First Alert Senior Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.
So, stay safe, watch out for spooky skeletons and make sure to score some hot chocolate to keep those bones warm.
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FORECAST
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy, windy
Highs: 58-64
Winds: West 15-25, Gusts 30-40 mph
Windy weather will round out the month. High temperatures will climb into the low 60s with westerly winds gusting well over 30 mph for many hours during the afternoon. Wind Advisories are in effect from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for counties in our north and western zones (including cities such as Frederick, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Cumberland, and Petersburg) for gusts up to 50 mph. Keep this in mind if you have inflatable Halloween decorations. The wind will ease toward sunset, but it will still be breezy and cool for Trick-Or-Treat time with feels-like temperatures in the 40s.
FRIDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear
Lows: 38-47
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Clear skies are likely overnight will cool temperatures. Low temperatures will fall into the 30s in the Shenandoah Valley with temperatures in the 40s for the rest of the area.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 60-65
Winds: Northwest 5-15+ mph
November starts off dry and seasonable. After a cool morning, temperatures will warm nicely into the low and mid 60s with much lighter winds compared to Friday. Overall, really nice weather is in store for your Saturday plans. Sunset is at 6:07 p.m. We ‘fall back’ Sunday morning at 2 a.m., so you may want to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. We will gain one hour of sleep overnight.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 61-66
Winds: Light & Variable
The sun will rise at 6:38 a.m., so early rises will enjoy brighter skies an hour earlier in the day. Beautiful fall weather is in store with seasonably mild afternoon highs in the 60s. With the return to Standard Time, get ready for the sun to set just after 5 p.m. We will continue to see earlier sunsets through the Winter Solstice on December 21st.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
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Windy, chilly conditions for Halloween trick or treaters in DC region
