Wilmington, Ohio – Spotty morning showers will give way to a dramatic shift in Ohio’s weather pattern, with fall-like conditions expected to settle across the state beginning Sunday. A strong push of cooler and drier air will bring a noticeable drop in temperatures through the final week of August.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center show a high probability for below-normal temperatures across Ohio from August 25 through early September. The shift will be most pronounced Sunday as a reinforcing cold front ushers in the cooler air mass.
The cooling trend will be felt statewide, with cities like Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton expecting daytime highs to run well below seasonal averages. The air will also turn noticeably less humid, offering relief after a stretch of warm, muggy days. Drivers may want to plan ahead for longer morning commutes as the change could bring areas of fog and damp road conditions in the early hours.
The National Weather Service notes the below-normal trend could persist into early September, keeping conditions cooler and drier than usual. Residents are advised to monitor updates as additional advisories may follow.
