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Will It Rain On Halloween? Early Forecasts Released In FL
Forecasters have revealed early weather predictions for the Halloween weekend in the U.S., including in Florida.
Early weather forecasts show damp conditions as All Hallows Eve nears this weekend in Florida.
Ghosts, witches and other costumed trick-or-treaters on Saturday will take to the Florida streets collecting candy and Halloween knick-knacks for the annual celebrated holiday.
Both AccuWeather and the National Weather Service reported drab and wet conditions this weekend in the Sunshine State.
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AccuWeather warned of coastal flooding and showers this week from Florida to the Carolinas.
This could change for the better as Halloween approaches, but AccuWeather stated above-normal tides and showers remain possible for southeastern Florida, including Miami.
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The Tampa area could also see showers Saturday, according to AccuWeather.
As of early Monday afternoon, the NWS predicted a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday in the Tampa region.
It is also expected to be breezy ahead of Halloween, according to the NWS.
Here is the National Weather Service's Monday afternoon forecast for Tampa Bay:
This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16-18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 10-15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11-18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11-15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14-17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a northeast wind 11-17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday: Isolated showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 11-14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 9-14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday: Isolated showers after 2 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 86. East northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent.
Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
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