PITTSBURGH — With on and off showers for Trick-or-Treat Wednesday, Severe Weather Team 11's Scott Harbaugh put together a last-minute list of rain-friendly costumes.
2018 Trick-or-Treat Times in western Pennsylvania
These classics will allow you to collect tubs of candy while staying dry. Well, most of them will keep you dry.
Halloween showers will dampen trick-or-treating in some neighborhoods
Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly
You'll be singing in the rain all night in this 1950s business attire and pea coat. Heck, you even get to splash in the puddles. Warning with this costume, if you are tone-deaf, please spare the rest of us from the singing part.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #7. Last but not least....Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly. You'll be singing in the rain ALL night and you even get to splash in the puddles.
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Full Trick-or-Treat forecast now on Channel 11 Morning News. pic.twitter.com/84HWcrY4Jc
Mary Poppins
With a new version of the iconic character coming back to the big screen this winter, Mary will be very trendy in the coming months. Just make better use of the umbrella than Mary did in the movie.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #6. Mary Poppins. With a new movie coming out this winter Mary will be in style again. However, make better use of the umbrella.
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Trick-or-Treat forecast now on Channel 11 News. pic.twitter.com/1wePtLZcqh
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The Penguin from "Batman"
Whether you prefer the 1960s Burgess Meredith version or the Danny DeVito film version - you know you'll get to sport an umbrella to not only stay dry but fend off people trying to steal your candy
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #5. The Penguin from "Batman". Sport a twirling umbrella like @DannyDeVito and stay dry all night.
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
When you can expect rain...now on Channel 11 Morning News until 7am. pic.twitter.com/xj6Fm7NO2S
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Old-fashioned tightrope walker with an umbrella
I'm not sure this umbrella idea from 20 stories up was anything more than a prop, but it will allow you to stay dry while collecting candy.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #4. Old-fashioned tightrope walker. Those umbrellas probably didn't do much, but you'll stay dry.
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Where you'll see rain for Trick-or-Treat now on Channel 11 Morning News. pic.twitter.com/HFF0Z47rsG
David Tennant from BBC's "Dr. Who"
Tennant's iconic TV moment staring off through the rain has become a meme sensation the last 10 years. Of course, you'll get soaked, but you'll look cool.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #3. David Tennant from @BBC Dr. Who. Of course, you'll get soaked, but you'll look cool. @David_Tennant
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Full forecast now on Channel 11 Morning News. pic.twitter.com/coPsRWjr7q
The Morton's Salt Girl
Not only do you get to carry a stylish umbrella, but you can also sprinkle salt along your path and listen to it dissolve in the puddles.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #2. Morton's Salt Girl. Umbrella included. @mortonsalt
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Where you'll see rain for Trick-or-Treat now on Channel 11 Morning News. pic.twitter.com/xdzhC8ammH
The Gorton's Fisherman
The sleek, yellow rain slicker and hat are sure to keep you dry. The extra room in the non-form-fitting slicker will allow you plenty of space to tuck and save your candy.
Here to help.... Rainy Halloween Costumes #1. Gorton's Fisherman. @gortonsseafood
— Scott Harbaugh (@WPXIScott) October 31, 2018
Full Trick-or-Treat forecast now on Channel 11 Morning News pic.twitter.com/LZuSlMFLv7
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