Many parents, caregivers and trick-or-treaters are wondering if they will need ponchos, umbrellas and boots to accompany Halloween costumes on Friday night.

Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga said the blustery fall weather will begin on Thursday night for people living on Haida Gwaii, the north and central coast and northern Vancouver Island.

A Pacific storm rolling through the Eastern Pacific will generate “very strong” winds, Madryga said, with some areas receiving up to 100 km/h winds before easing early Friday morning.

That same storm will slide into the South Coast on Friday morning with rain but less wind, Madryga said.

The storm will bring gusty east-to-southeast winds throughout the day on Friday, along with heavy rain at times.

“In the Lower Mainland, rainfall on Friday wil

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