SUMMARY: Demolition crews are set to begin work at Gordon Plaza, where the first home will be knocked down to create a solar energy farm. The site, which was once the Agriculture Street landfill, has faced significant controversy since its 1981 development due to toxic sludge containing lead and other carcinogens contaminating homes. Homeowners previously received millions in buyouts. The demolition marks the start of a two-year process to design and construct the facility, allowing residents to purchase access to the solar farm at a low cost, ultimately providing discounts on their electricity bills.

Officials say the process to design and build the facility could take about two years

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SUMMARY: Good Wednesday morning! Meteorologist Justin Horn reports a humid and breezy day ahead, similar to yesterday’s weather. Expect wet roads with a 20% chance of morning rain, followed by warmer afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 80s, close to the record of 90 set in 1947. The forecast shows a few morning showers, but conditions will improve in the afternoon. Tomorrow morning has a 30% chance of rain as a frontal boundary moves in, with lower chances for evening trick-or-treating at around 10%. Temperatures will be in the 80s, with rain chances increasing by next week.

Weather is forecast to cooperate during trick-or-treat time on Thursday.

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SUMMARY: Tonight, winds are preventing fog formation, although patchy fog may develop late tonight and early tomorrow. Current winds are around 10-15 mph, with mild temperatures in the 70s and dew points near 70. Tomorrow has a 20% chance of isolated showers, and small craft advisories remain in effect. A burn ban is active due to recent dryness. For Halloween, rain is likely in the afternoon, but conditions should improve during trick-or-treating hours. In the coming week, humidity persists with a 40% chance of potential system development in the Gulf, but limited concerns for the area.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows us the first showers we’ve had since October 4th, then jumps right into the high resolution forecast showing what the prospects for fog look like on Wednesday morning, then what rain chances appear to be during the day and how warm it will be. The walks us through the Halloween forecast showing the timing for rain and possible thunderstorms and a break down of the hour-by-hour forecast for anything you’ve got planned that evening or night. Then finishes with your seven day forecast showing what’s beyond the holiday, the weekend, and a glimpse into next week.

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