Get ready for a soggy Halloween, folks! Trick-or-treaters might need to swap their costumes for raincoats tonight, as a low-pressure system teams up with the remnants of Hurricane Melissa to drench the island. But here’s where it gets tricky—while high winds aren’t expected in areas like St. John’s and the eastern Avalon, Meteorologist Chris Fogarty from the Canadian Hurricane Centre warns that heavy rain could still put a damper on the evening. And this is the part most people miss: it’s not just Melissa we need to watch out for. A separate low-pressure system is also sweeping through, bringing rain and wind to the entire region. So, how much rain are we talking? Graham MacDonald of the Gander Weather Office suggests planning your trick-or-treating early—like, before 6 p.m. if you’re on the southwest coast, and by 8 or 9 p.m. elsewhere—to avoid the worst of it. With 20–30 mm of rain expected in most areas, staying dry might be the real challenge tonight. But here’s a thought-provoking question: Are we prepared for more frequent wet Halloweens as weather patterns shift? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think climate change is making our holidays rainier, or is this just a typical autumn storm? Either way, grab your umbrellas and waterproof candy bags—it’s going to be a memorable Halloween!
