Philadelphia, Pa. – The Mid-Atlantic will carry a streak of unseasonably warm, mostly dry weather into mid-October, setting the stage for outdoor fall activities and early Halloween decorating. Afternoon highs will push several degrees above normal, with long, sunny stretches limiting interruptions to outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service, the 8-to-14-day outlook highlights a strong chance of above-normal warmth across the region from October 8 through October 14. Rainfall is likely to run below average, particularly from Pennsylvania through Virginia, where a dry pattern is expected to hold.
Cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore will see highs generally in the upper 60s to low 70s, conditions that favor apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and early Halloween events. The drier weather, however, could slow fall foliage color changes and raise brush fire concerns, especially in rural areas. Officials urge caution with fire pits and outdoor burning.
The region’s stretch of mild, dry weather should last through October 14, with little sign of a major cool-down or storm system arriving before then.
