Overview
- Widespread rain arrives late today, peaks overnight, and tapers early Friday, making the Thursday evening and early Friday commutes the most impacted periods.
- Most areas are forecast to receive roughly 0.5 to 2.5 inches of rain, commonly around 1 to 2 inches, with localized ponding and urban flooding possible.
- Winds will strengthen with frequent gusts of 25 to 45 mph and higher along coasts and high terrain, bringing a risk of tossed debris and isolated power outages.
- Coastal communities face the potential for high‑tide flooding and rough surf as Hurricane Melissa passes near Bermuda, enhancing marine hazards without a U.S. landfall.
- Rain should clear in time for Halloween evening for many southern locales, though it will be windy, while some northern or inland areas may see showers linger into Friday morning.