• Warming up during Halloween
• Pattern change from November
• The chances of rain seem small

STAY WARM THURSDAY

A large area of ​​high pressure continues to build off the east coast on Thursday. Highs will likely climb into the 70s and reach near 80 degrees by the afternoon.

An approaching front could cause wind gusts of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour on Thursday afternoon and evening.

We will likely end the month of October 1 to 3 inches below normal rainfall.

Halloween: a trick or a treat?

Halloween evening: Get ready for a fun evening! Early evening temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s under mostly clear skies – perfect for candy collecting without any trickery from the weather!

Weekend changes

Friday: Our next cold front will move through our hometowns on Friday. While most areas will remain dry, a few showers are likely through Friday morning, especially west of the Blue Ridge.

Saturday & Sunday: Seasonal temperatures will return next weekend. Highs will warm into the mid 60s and lows will drop into the 40s.

Fire safety this fall

Fall fire season: As a reminder, the fall fire season runs from October 15 to November 30. It is important to avoid burning on hot, dry and windy days and always check local fire regulations. If you do decide to burn outside, never leave the fire unattended. Remember that approximately 90% of forest fires are caused by humans!

Fall foliage update

As we close out October, the fall foliage is reaching its peak! Areas like the Greenbrier and spots along the Blue Ridge Parkway look especially vibrant this weekend. Elsewhere, the colors are changing rapidly, but have not quite reached their peak. Expect the beautiful fall hues to appear over the next two weeks!

TROPICS

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