Overview
- Advisories remain in effect through Friday evening with sustained winds of 20–30 mph and gusts that can reach 45–55 mph in parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
- New York City, southern Connecticut, and northeast New Jersey are forecast for 20–30 mph winds with gusts up to 45–50 mph from noon to midnight.
- The NWS Mount Holly office warns of 40–50 mph gusts and notes wet ground and remaining foliage could increase tree damage and trigger a few power outages.
- Drivers are urged to use extra caution, particularly those in high-profile vehicles, and residents are advised to secure outdoor and Halloween decorations.
- Additional advisories include gusts up to 55 mph in parts of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, and a separate alert for Washington State’s northern coast with gusts up to 50 mph until 7 p.m. PDT.