Rain could clear tonight; some cities postpone trick-or-treating

Trick-or-treaters could be in for a rainy Halloween night.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Ky., an inch of rainfall is expected from the storms hitting the area Thursday. While the weather service is hopeful the storm will leave the area by 6 p.m., the forecast is always subject to change.

"You never can tell with a storm," said Rachel Trevino, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. "We forecast that the rain will leave the area by 6 p.m., but it might be 7 p.m. You never know for sure. People going out will have to use their best judgment."

Perryville, Mo., is postponing Halloween trick-or-treating until Friday, but Cape Girardeau will not be moving festivities to a later date, according to Nicolette Brennan, the city's public information officer. In Cape Girardeau, individuals are asked to use their discretion about holiday activities.

In Marble Hill, Halloween hasn't been postponed, but a 9:30 p.m. curfew remains in place. The Scott County towns of Oran, Morley and Delta have postponed trick-or-treating until Friday, while Benton and Chaffee were still scheduled for Thursday.

If trick-or-treating is dampened by rainfall, there are places in Cape Girardeau offering indoor Halloween activities.

The Fall Festival at Mount Auburn Christian Church, 930 Mount Auburn Road, is from 6 to 8 p.m. with free food and games, a bouncy house and more. The "Heroes Unmasked" Fall Festival at Cape Community Church, 2222 Bloomfield Road, is also from 6 to 8 p.m. and will host a dozen carnival games with candy and prizes.

Bethany Baptist Church, 1712 Randol Ave., will host a festival with free food and games and a professional photographer taking family and individual pictures. Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Church, 3024 Highway 177, will present "Trunk Or Treat" from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Illmo Baptist Church, 802 2nd St. East in Scott City, is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

At West Park Mall, the "Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat" will be from 5 to 7 p.m. A costume contest will be held in the J.C. Penney court at 6 p.m.

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Staff writers Erin Ragan, Linda Redeffer and Samantha Kluesner.

Pertinent addresses:

3049 William St., Cape Girardeau, MO

3024 Highway 177, Cape Girardeau, MO

1712 Randol Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO

2222 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau, MO

930 Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, MO