A strong storm dropped some much needed rain on the Lehigh Valley on Thursday after weeks of mostly dry weather. Up to 3 inches of rain fell across the region, according to National Weather Service data.

Forecasters said the colossal amount of rain dropped on parts of Florida east and north of Orlando was comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022, underscoring the state's vulnerability to extreme weather far beyond the tropical storms that brew offshore.

The remnants of Hurricane Melissa hit the East Coast on Thursday, bringing almost 3 inches of rain to parts of Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service.

The sister of the late River Phoenix gave a rare comment on her brother's passing, and how it has affected her relationship with death to this day.

On top of not expecting much rain, Portland also will have pleasant daytime high temps at about 61 degrees and nighttime temperatures staying in the mid 50s. Once the rain starts, it will continue into the evening with 100% chance of about a quarter to half-inch of precipitation through Saturday morning.

Rain and blustery winds will continue across Northeast Ohio into Friday. Here’s how the weather could affect trick-or-treating and high school football games.

Don’t forget your umbrellas as you head out the door. Expect more rain throughout the metro Atlanta area on Monday.

In Reading, Massachusetts, Tina Ravanis has spent months preparing her elaborate yard display. She says she's one of the first people in line when Halloween decorations hit store shelves each summer. "I'm probably the first one at the store when they open in August," she said with a laugh.