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When does trick-or-treating start on Halloween? For more information, see Safety Tips


When does trick-or-treating start on Halloween? For more information, see Safety Tips

When does trick-or-treating start on Halloween? How early should kids start asking for candy, and when does that end? Most communities don't have official start and end times for trick-or-treating on Halloween, but typically the most popular times are between 5 and 8 p.m. Parents with younger children typically begin around 5 p.m., while it […]

The prospect of severe thunderstorms will target part of Michigan on Halloween


The prospect of severe thunderstorms will target part of Michigan on Halloween

A strong cold front will produce a line of thunderstorms on Halloween. The storms will be the result of record heat being displaced by much cooler air. The meeting of hot and cool air masses on Halloween afternoon will produce this narrow line of thunderstorms. We're talking about a prolonged rainy season in northern Lower […]

A winter storm warning was issued for the Siskiyou Mountains and the Southern Oregon Cascades through early Friday evening


A winter storm warning was issued for the Siskiyou Mountains and the Southern Oregon Cascades through early Friday evening

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning at 2:22 a.m. Wednesday that is in effect for the Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades from 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. Friday. “Heavy snow is expected above 5,000 feet. Total snow accumulation will be 1 to 2 feet. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per […]

Update: North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn County are under a winter weather advisory Wednesday through Friday


Update: North Oregon Cascades and Cascades of Marion and Linn County are under a winter weather advisory Wednesday through Friday

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, effective from 2 p.m. Wednesday through 5 p.m. Friday for the North Oregon Cascades and the Cascades of Marion and Linn County. “Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches above 4,000 feet and 8 to 16 inches above 5,000 feet,” the […]

Update: Winter Storm Warning for Cascades of Lane County Wednesday through Friday


Update: Winter Storm Warning for Cascades of Lane County Wednesday through Friday

An updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, effective for Cascades of Lane County from 2 p.m. Wednesday through 5 p.m. Friday. “Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4,000 feet and 12 to 24 inches of snow above 5,000 feet,” the weather service comments. […]

Halloween weather in Michigan is just a little spooky


Halloween weather in Michigan is just a little spooky

The weather on Halloween won't be perfect, but it won't be a nightmare either. A storm system will move across Michigan Wednesday night through Halloween. Right now it looks like the brunt of the wet weather with this storm system will occur during the first half of Thursday, so trick-or-treating may remain mostly dry for […]

New Jersey Weather: Fire Warnings, Frost Warnings Ahead of Big Halloween Warmup


New Jersey Weather: Fire Warnings, Frost Warnings Ahead of Big Halloween Warmup

Through the end of October, New Jersey is experiencing a weather rollercoaster with cold mornings, warm afternoons and continued extremely dry conditions that could pave the way for fast-spreading wildfires. That's the latest weather forecast as New Jersey begins the weekend with red flag fire warnings in seven counties and a freeze warning in 10 […]

Is there a chance of rain in Alabama this week?


Is there a chance of rain in Alabama this week?

It looks like Alabama's losing streak will last at least another week. The National Weather Service says it forecasts little to no rain at least through the end of the work week, and the seven-day forecast from NOAA's Weather Prediction Center extends the dry streak even longer: Here is the WPC's seven-day precipitation outlook: There […]

Coastal Flood Warning affecting Essex and Union counties until midday Friday


Coastal Flood Warning affecting Essex and Union counties until midday Friday

At 3:29 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning effective for Essex and Union counties between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Friday. “Flooding of up to one foot above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near shore and shore,” the weather service comments. “Local minor coastal flooding is possible at […]

New York Weather Update: A coastal flooding advisory is issued for Suffolk County through Friday afternoon


New York Weather Update: A coastal flooding advisory is issued for Suffolk County through Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued an updated coastal flooding advisory at 4:09 a.m. Friday, effective for Suffolk County between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday. The weather service adds: “Flooding of up to half a foot above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.” “Short minor flooding in the more […]