Halloween Winds Blow Spooky Trouble for Trick-or-Treaters in Allentown

Ah, Halloween! A night traditionally filled with ghoulish delights, candy quests, and just a hint of spooky magic. But this year, it seems Mother Nature decided to add her own, rather blustery, twist to the festivities in Allentown. Indeed, prepare yourselves, because a good old-fashioned wind advisory is set to sweep through the Lehigh Valley, bringing gusts that, well, you could say are quite a bit more than a gentle breeze.

The National Weather Service, our ever-watchful sky-gazers, have actually put out a heads-up for Thursday, October 31st, specifically from 10 in the morning right up until 7 p.m. And what's the big deal, you ask? Picture this: wind gusts potentially hitting a rather impressive 50 miles per hour. That's not just a hair-ruffler; that’s the kind of wind that might just send your carefully crafted ghost decorations on an unscheduled flight path across the neighborhood. Or, for once, perhaps even send a witch's hat sailing straight to Oz.

Now, this, of course, throws a bit of a curveball into the evening's main event: trick-or-treating. For all those adorable little monsters and princesses, navigating door-to-door in such blustery conditions could be a challenge. Think about it: capes flapping wildly, bags potentially turning into sails, and even the smallest ones struggling against the sheer force of it all. It’s certainly something for parents to consider — perhaps an extra layer, maybe even holding hands a little tighter.

And it's not just the little ones we're worried about, honestly. Any outdoor activities, especially those involving temporary structures like tents or canopies, well, they're definitely going to feel the brunt of it. Imagine setting up for a spooky yard display only for a rogue gust to rearrange everything into an abstract art piece! So, yes, securing anything that could take flight is probably a very, very good idea. Think patio furniture, those inflatable pumpkins, even— dare I say— unsecured garbage cans. Nobody wants to chase a rolling can down the street on Halloween night.

Temperatures, interestingly, were expected to be quite mild for the most part, hitting the low 60s earlier in the day. But then, as the sun dips and the spooky hours approach, things are set to get a bit chillier, dropping into the low 40s. So, really, it’s a double-whammy: blustery winds and a crisp autumn chill. Layers, people, layers are your friend.

Just a couple of days prior, we were dealing with some decent rainfall across the region, which has since thankfully cleared up. But the legacy of that system, combined with a potent cold front, is precisely what’s whipping up these potent winds. So, while the skies might be clear for trick-or-treating, the air itself will be a vibrant, gusty character in our Halloween story. Do be careful out there, secure what you can, and most importantly, have a safe and delightfully spooky Halloween, even if it's a little bit windy.