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Heads up, trick-or-treaters: Rain is in the forecast for Halloween night in Lexington

Rain is like for the Lexington area on Halloween evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain is like for the Lexington area on Halloween evening, according to the National Weather Service. National Weather Service

There is a high chance of rain in the forecast for Halloween night in Central Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington puts the rain chances at 80% for Thursday evening. The forecast says showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m. with new rainfall amounts between one-tenth- and quarter-inch. Rainfall amounts could be higher if thunderstorms occur.

A cold front is approaching from the west, bringing precipitation into the region, NWS forecasters said. Some areas west of I-65 could get close to an inch of rain.

Flooding and severe weather are not expected, but 35-40 mph wind gusts are possible. The NWS said it’s expected to be rainy and breezy for trick-or-treaters.

Outdoor decorations may become displaced due to the wind gusts, according to the NWS.

This story was originally published October 29, 2024 at 7:55 AM.

Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader
Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018. Support my work with a digital subscription
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