Halloween decorations glow in Abacoa. Photo: Jupiter Tide
Good news for costumes: Halloween night in Jupiter will be warm. The not-so-good news: it will also be windy, and there's a decent chance of a shower or two.
Here's the National Weather Service hourly forecast for Jupiter on Saturday, Oct. 31:
5 p.m.: 80 degrees, 46% chance of showers
6 p.m.: 80 degrees, 36% chance of showers
7 p.m.: 80 degrees, 43% chance of showers
8 and 9 p.m.: 80 degrees, 47% chance of showers and thunderstorms
East winds will blow at about 21 to 24 mph all evening, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The weather service says showers and thunderstorms become likely after 8 p.m. Sunset is at about 6:37 p.m.
Tips for a soggy, breezy Halloween
Go early. The 6 p.m. hour has the lowest rain chance of the evening, and storms become more likely after 8.
If you hear thunder, head inside. The weather service's rule is "When thunder roars, go indoors." Lightning can strike well before the rain arrives.
Pack a poncho or a clear umbrella so costumes stay visible. Glow sticks and flashlights help drivers see kids on dark, wet streets.
Anchor your decorations. Gusts near 30 mph can knock over inflatables and send light props flying. Battery-powered candles are safer than real flames in a jack-o'-lantern on a windy porch.
Skip the beach. The high rip current risk lasts through Sunday evening, and the coastal flood advisory runs until 8 p.m. Saturday. Expect water on some low-lying streets near the water around high tide. Our coastal flood update has details.
Rain plan B
Plenty of Halloween fun doesn't depend on the weather. Our Halloween week guide lists kids' events around town, and the decorated homes in Abacoa's Halloween drive-through can be seen from a dry car.
One more thing: clocks fall back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, so families get an extra hour to recover from the candy. Sunday looks even wetter, with an 80% chance of showers and storms.
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