Rain and Gusty Winds Threaten Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic

A developing low and cold front will push rain into the Northeast, Mid‑Atlantic and parts of the Midwest and Southeast late Wednesday night into Thursday. The system could produce periods of heavy rain and gusty winds—30–45+ mph in some mountain and coastal locations—with minor to moderate coastal flooding possible around high tides and rainfall totals of 1–2.5 inches in parts of Maine that could cause localized street flooding. Northern New England and higher elevations may see mountain snow late Friday into Saturday as winds shift and skies clear. Behind the front drier, cooler air will arrive with sunshine returning for many areas on Thursday and through Halloween; trick‑or‑treat conditions will be cool and breezy with temperatures generally in the 40s–60s. A few regions (for example the First Coast) will be warmer ahead of the front, but most areas will trend below average through the weekend before moderating next week.