Cool and Dry Halloween Expected for Oklahoma
Oklahoma has known freezing and wet Halloween nights over the years, but this year it looks like Oklahoma will have perfect fall weather for trick-or-treating. After a multihazard day with severe storms, gusty winds and fire risk, Oklahomans will be able to enjoy a pleasant Halloween.
Last year, Oklahoma had a bitterly cold Halloween night thanks to an artic blast that plummeted temperatures and winter-like precipitation. Trick-or-treaters were bundled up in the costumes and shivering as they went door-to-door for candy. But this year, kids and parents may only need a light jacket for a Halloween walk around the local neighborhoods.
Cold front is expected to move through Oklahoma before Halloween.
A cold front will move through Oklahoma Wednesday, Oct. 30, which is what will usher in severe storms throughout the state. But after everything settles, Oklahoma will have a clear-sky Halloween.
According to AccuWeather, Halloween in Oklahoma will start out breezy in the morning and then will become less humid into the afternoon. The evening will be cool and dry, which will make the perfect weather for trick-or-treating. Overall, Halloween in Oklahoma will be cool with plenty of sun.
Weekend following Halloween will be rainy in Oklahoma.
For those who may be waiting till the weekend to celebrate Halloween in Oklahoma, they will want to have raincoats and umbrellas on-hand. Oklahoma has multiple chances for rain after Halloween. The National Weather Service in Norman expects multiple areas of Oklahoma to be at a flood risk, while severe storms are possible Sunday.
Oklahoma Cold Weather Checklist
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