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Huntsville, AL Halloween Forecast: 40% Storm Chance Saturday Oct 31
Huntsville, AL – Families across northern Alabama may need backup plans for Halloween as showers and thunderstorms could return Saturday, Oct. 31, bringing a 30% to 40% chance of rain during a holiday
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-27T10:43:40.967Z
Huntsville, AL – Families across northern Alabama may need backup plans for Halloween as showers and thunderstorms could return Saturday, Oct. 31, bringing a 30% to 40% chance of rain during a holiday filled with trick or treating and outdoor celebrations.
According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the region will enjoy several days of mild, mostly dry weather before rain chances increase Saturday. Forecasters are encouraging residents to monitor updates as Halloween approaches.
Patchy Fog Tuesday Before Pleasant Afternoon
Tuesday, Oct. 27, begins with patchy fog across portions of northern Alabama, potentially reducing visibility during the morning commute.
Conditions should improve as temperatures climb into the middle and upper 70s, with afternoon highs ranging from 75 to 77 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 47 and 55 degrees.
Warm Weather Continues Through Friday
Wednesday, Oct. 28, will remain partly cloudy, with highs between 71 and 77 degrees and overnight lows ranging from 43 to 49 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, brings similar conditions, with afternoon temperatures reaching 74 to 79 degrees.
By Friday, Oct. 30, temperatures could climb to 80 degrees, with overnight lows between 54 and 59 degrees.
The warm, mostly dry conditions should provide favorable opportunities for outdoor Halloween preparations.
Halloween Saturday Brings Thunderstorm Chances
Saturday, Oct. 31, marks the biggest change in the forecast.
The National Weather Service indicates a 30% to 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs between 73 and 76 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are forecast between 54 and 59 degrees.
Although thunderstorms are possible, the current forecast does not establish whether rainfall will occur during peak trick or treating hours.
Families planning outdoor events should monitor updated forecasts and consider indoor alternatives if thunderstorms develop.
The forecast does not indicate a specific severe weather threat at this time.
Residents can follow updates at weather.gov/hun .