Wind advisory issued on Halloween for south-central Pennsylvania
TODAY IS AN IMPACT DAY, AND IT’S DUE TO THIS WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT. WE HAVE ALL DAY TO DEAL WITH THESE GUSTY WINDS. HOWLING WINDS FOR HALLOWEEN. BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS THE STRONGEST WINDS, THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BE DIMINISHING BY THE TIME YOU HEAD OUT FOR TRICK OR TREAT. LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE PREDICTOR. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS. THIS IS AROUND LUNCHTIME. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT SUSTAINED WINDS 15 TO 25MPH, EVEN 20 TO 25MPH. RIGHT AROUND LUNCHTIME INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THAT’S WHEN I EXPECT THE STRONGEST WINDS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. BUT LOOK AT THIS. AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN, THOSE WINDS SLOWLY DIMINISH. IT WILL STILL BE BLUSTERY FOR TRICK OR TREAT, JUST NOT AS BAD. HERE’S THE WIND GUSTS FOR YOU THROUGHOUT THE DAY. AND NOTICE RIGHT AROUND LUNCHTIME THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON, THAT’S WHEN WE COULD TOP OUT AT THESE GUSTS AROUND 40MPH. SO 40 TO 45MPH WILL BE THE TOP PEAK. WIND GUSTS FOR MOST SPOTS. NEWS EIGHT STORM TEAM FORECAST TODAY. MOSTLY CLOUDY TO START TURNING WINDY ACROSS THE BOARD THIS MORNING. GRADUAL CLEARING AS WE HEAD INTO THE AFTERNOON, ALONG WITH THOSE GUSTY WINDS AND A HIGH OF 58. IT’S CLEAR FOR TRICK OR TREAT THIS EVENING, BUT YOU STILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE BREEZE. HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS. IT’S GOING TO BE A BLUSTERY NIGHT, BUT THE WINDS DO CONTINUE TO DIE DOWN TONIGHT AND INTO THE WEEKEND. OVERNIGHT LOWS 44 TO 48. IT’S GOING TO BE BRISK AND CHILLY WITH DIMINISHING GUSTS. TOMORROW WE HAVE PARTLY SUNNY SKIES, BREEZY CONDITIONS, A SEASONABLE DAY, HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 50S FOR THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER. CURRENTLY IT’S 46. IN LEWISTOWN. WE HAVE 50 IN YORK AND LANCASTER. GOOD MORNING. HARRISBURG, CARLISLE, EVEN LEBANON AT 51 DEGREES. TEMPERATURES FAIRLY UNIFORM HERE DUE TO THE CLOUDS AND THE BREEZE THAT HAS ALREADY PICKED UP. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE A COUPLE OF SHOWERS THAT ARE TRYING TO SQUEEZE INTO MIFFLIN, JUNIATA, PERRY COUNTIES WON’T RULE THOSE OUT THIS MORNING. THEY ARE WRAPPING AROUND THAT BIG WEATHER SYSTEM, THAT WET WEATHER SYSTEM THAT CAME THROUGH YESTERDAY. AND NOW THAT IS LIFTING INTO THE NORTHEAST. SO THAT IS HITTING THE ROAD. BUT BEHIND IT, WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE WIND TODAY. LOOK AT THIS MORNING CLOUDS, AFTERNOON SUNSHINE. WE GET THAT CLEARING SECOND HALF OF THE DAY. WINDS CONTINUE TO BE STRONG ALL DAY LONG INTO TONIGHT. AS WE HEAD INTO TOMORROW. IT’S STILL BREEZY. WE’LL SEE. SUN TO START. PARTLY SUNNY SKIES IN THE AFTERNOON. BUT FINALLY THE BIG BLUE H COMES TO THE RESCUE SATURDAY EVENING. THAT WILL HELP TO EASE THE WIND SPEED AND CHANGE OUR WIND DIRECTION A LITTLE BIT OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST FOR SUNDAY. SO SUNDAY WILL FEATURE PARTLY SUNNY SKIES, WARMER HIGH TEMPERATURES, UP NEAR 60, AND CALMER WINDS. IT’S GOING TO BE THE WARMER, CALMER HALF OF THE WEEKEND. LET’S TALK TROPICS. WE STILL HAVE HURRICANE MELISSA NOW RACING AWAY FROM BERMUDA. IT HAS REALLY PICKED UP FORWARD SPEED. LOOK AT THAT 41MPH. IT’S CURRENTLY A CATEGORY ONE STORM WITH WINDS OF 90MPH. SO NO DIRECT IMPACTS TO LAND AS IT RACES INTO THE NORTH ATLANTIC. HERE IT’S EXPECTED TO BE SOUTH OF ICELAND EARLY NEXT WEEK. HERE’S THE TEN DAY FORECAST. TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE 50S TODAY. TOMORROW. THEN WE START A STRETCH OF LOW 60S SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FOR ELECTION DAY. IT’S LOOKING DRY, MAYBE A LITTLE BRISK AND PLEASANT. AND THEN WE HAVE A COUPLE OF SHOWER CHANCES IN THERE. I’D SAY THURSDAY,
Wind advisory issued on Halloween for south-central Pennsylvania
Updated: 8:54 AM EDT Oct 31, 2025
A wind advisory is in effect for all of South-Central Pennsylvania on Halloween.The advisory was issued for the following counties on Friday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to midnight: Adams CountyCumberland CountyDauphin CountyFranklin CountyJuniata CountyLancaster CountyLebanon CountyMifflin CountyPerry CountyYork CountyImpact DayThe WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated Friday as an Impact Day, meaning the weather could disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.What to expect:Wind speeds: Sustained WNW winds 15 to 25 mph.Wind gusts: Occasional gusts reaching up to 45 mph.Potential impacts:Unsecured objects may be blown around.Tree limbs could be damaged, potentially leading to isolated power outages.Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles.Trick-or-treatingHalloween night is expected to be blustery and chilly, with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but it will feel like the 40s. Gusts will diminish after sunset, but still could reach 30-35 mph. Safety tips:Use extra caution while driving, particularly in open areas or if operating larger vehicles.Secure outdoor items such as patio furniture, decorations, or trash bins to prevent them from being blown away.Stay weather aware with WGAL’s online toolsRADAR: Track severe weather with WGAL’s interactive radar.LOCATION-BASED ALERTS: Instructions for activating our customized weather alerts are here.CLOSINGS: When severe weather strikes, see if businesses, churches or organizations have closed or delayed.ROAD CLOSURES: Our interactive traffic map is always updated with crashes, construction and road closures. It even has a weather radar overlay.EMAIL ALERTS: We’ll send you daily updates, or just alerts when severe weather is headed your way.HOUR-BY-HOUR: See what you can expect every day with the hourly forecast.WEEKEND WEATHER: Know what to expect before you make your plans.10-DAY FORECAST: Check WGAL’s extended forecast here.
A wind advisory is in effect for all of South-Central Pennsylvania on Halloween.
The advisory was issued for the following counties on Friday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to midnight:
Adams CountyCumberland CountyDauphin CountyFranklin CountyJuniata CountyLancaster CountyLebanon CountyMifflin CountyPerry CountyYork CountyImpact Day
The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has designated Friday as an Impact Day, meaning the weather could disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
What to expect:
Wind speeds: Sustained WNW winds 15 to 25 mph.Wind gusts: Occasional gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
Potential impacts:Unsecured objects may be blown around.Tree limbs could be damaged, potentially leading to isolated power outages.Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles.Trick-or-treating
Halloween night is expected to be blustery and chilly, with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but it will feel like the 40s. Gusts will diminish after sunset, but still could reach 30-35 mph.
Safety tips:Use extra caution while driving, particularly in open areas or if operating larger vehicles.Secure outdoor items such as patio furniture, decorations, or trash bins to prevent them from being blown away.