Overview
- Millions are under advisories across the Eastern U.S. on Halloween, with peak impacts expected from midday through Friday night.
- Forecasts call for sustained 20–30 mph winds with 45–50 mph gusts in southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York, including New York City.
- The NWS Mount Holly office warned of 40–50 mph gusts and said wet ground and remaining foliage raise the risk of downed limbs and a few power outages.
- Officials cautioned that gusts could blow around Halloween decorations and make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles, urging residents to secure outdoor items and use extra care on the roads.
- Localized gusts may reach 55 mph in parts of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, with a separate advisory for Washington State’s northern coast, as winds gradually ease late Friday night into Saturday.