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Virginia: Little ghosts and goblins should bundle up for chilly, wet Halloween

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It may be damp, breezy and downright chilly throughout much of Virginia for little ghosts and goblins planning to trick-or-treat on Halloween.

AccuWeather’s Paul Pastelok called weather in the East a “trick” not a “treat” – predicting a breezy, cold night in Virginia.

While most of the rain should be out of the area, damp conditions on Thursday will leave roadways wet. RealFeel temperatures are expected to fall as low as 40 degrees during prime trick-or-treat times Friday night.

“It’s a good idea to pack a poncho or umbrella, just in case a few showers pass by,” said Pastelok, a lead long-range expert for AccuWeather.

Wind gusts could get strong enough to blow around decorations and pose the risk of falling branches and tree limbs on Halloween, from the Great Lakes to the Northeast.

Inflatable decorations, open flames, fire pits and bonfires should be used with caution.

If your Halloween festivities continue throughout the weekend with trunk-or-treats and parties, layers and ponchos may be needed for outdoor festivities, Pastelok said.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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