Wed Oct 30 11:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Houston Braces for Rain on Halloween, but Trick-or-Treaters May Still Get Lucky
**HOUSTON (KPRC) -** As a shift in weather patterns brings rain to Houston and Southeast Texas, Halloween trick-or-treaters may face some damp conditions. However, the showers are expected to be hit-or-miss, with the heaviest rain likely in the afternoon and early evening.
Wednesday will see cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-70s to upper-80s, with scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Rain chances increase significantly on Thursday, as a cold front moves in from the northwest, bringing heavier storms to the north of the Houston area.
By midday Thursday, the front will reach Houston, potentially causing a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms. While the chance of severe weather is low, there’s a possibility of gusty winds and hail.
By late afternoon, the storms are expected to move east and south of Houston, leaving behind wet streets and a potential for muddy costumes. While rain chances decrease as the night progresses, early trick-or-treaters are more likely to encounter scattered showers. By sunset, the majority of the rain will be pushing towards the coast, leaving late-night trick-or-treaters with a better chance of staying dry.
Despite the rain, the much-needed precipitation will bring an end to the record-breaking dry spell. Houston is currently experiencing its warmest and driest October on record, with the expected rainfall expected to alleviate this situation.
The upcoming weekend will see cooler temperatures in the wake of the cold front. A second cold front, potentially bringing a significant drop in temperatures to the 70s and 50s, is expected in the middle of next week.
In other weather news, an area of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea has a 40% chance of developing into a tropical storm over the next week. Long-range data suggests it may move north, but its potential impact on the United States is currently unclear.
Don’t forget that daylight saving time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back an hour before bed on Saturday, and take this opportunity to change the batteries in your smoke and CO2 alarms.
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