Much of the United States is expected to experience rain and storms over Halloween weekend. Only the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are expected to experience dry conditions. Get the latest forecasts:
Halloween is just days away, and rain showers are expected to haunt their festivities in more than 20 states across the United States.
Several areas expect to see rain as several systems spread to the West, Midwest and Southeast, leaving only the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with a clear and dry forecast.
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Get the Halloween forecast breakdown for each region:
Northwest
The Northwest is expected to be cool, with high temperatures in the 50s and temperatures after sunset in the 40s.
Light sprinkles will impact the area at times on Saturday.
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Overall, nothing out of the ordinary for the Pacific Northwest this time of year.
Southwest
An impending storm is expected to move southwest around Halloween, primarily affecting California and the higher elevations of the Intermountain West.
Those at lower elevations will likely stay dry for treats.
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Temperatures will be cooler, especially in the higher elevations of the desert southwest and Four Corners, which could see even more severe fall cold.
The weather will remain unsettled as rain and thunderstorms are likely in these areas.
Southern Plains and Midwest
Starting Thursday, Southwest Texas will see the greatest flooding concern heading into the weekend as tropical moisture from Tropical Depression Vance infiltrates the state.
Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches, with higher amounts of up to 5 inches when storms repeatedly move over the same areas, the FOX Forecast Center said.
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Some areas may experience flash flooding, with a Level 2 of 4 threat in effect Thursday.
On Friday, rain moves to the Plains and Midwest. Although it will be mostly light rain at this point, some heavy rain could be possible. Generally wet conditions through Saturday may disrupt some outdoor Halloween plans.
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Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above average, in the 70s.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are expected to see the best weather of the weekend, with dry conditions in most areas as high pressure keeps the area calm.
Mild temperatures in the 60s are likely, creating pleasant conditions for treats.
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The good conditions are expected to be short-lived, as a larger storm system and its moisture plume are expected to move toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by Sunday, bringing rain and gusty winds.
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Southeast
Temperatures in the Southeast will be warmer than usual, with highs in the mid to late 70s.
Showers are expected to spread across parts of the region on Halloween, likely affecting some plans, particularly closer to the Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast, including areas like New Orleans.
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Overall, anywhere in the world except the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, visitors will likely need either a light jacket to stay warm or a raincoat and umbrella to stay dry.
Stick with FOX Weather as we bring you the latest forecasts across the United States as Halloween weekend approaches.
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