Spooky Warmth on the Way: Halloween Temperatures Soar

This Halloween, get ready for a heatwave instead of the usual chill in the air! More than 30 cities in the Northeast and Midwest could break temperature records. Boston might hit 80°F, which would be super warm for October. Meteorologists are urging trick-or-treaters to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. It's part of a pattern of unusually warm fall weather across the U. S. and globally, with 2024 expected to be one of the hottest years ever. Forecasters expect temperatures to drop back to normal by the weekend. But before that, cities like New York and Washington, D. C. will be way warmer than usual. In the Midwest, places like Cleveland and Chicago could see temperatures in the high 60s to low 70s, which is quite odd for late October. Scientists have been seeing a trend of warmer autumns over the past few years. Back in early October, cities in the western U. S. like Phoenix and Las Vegas were super hot, with temperatures over 100°F. This isn't just a one-time thing. Last year was the hottest on record worldwide, and this year could be even hotter.