Columbus, Ohio – Ohio residents will need to brace for another round of hot, humid air settling in through this weekend, but relief may be less than two weeks away. The National Weather Service in Wilmington says a cooler-than-normal stretch is possible for the state starting around August 22, offering a break from the sticky conditions that have dominated much of August.
According to the NWS 8–14 Day Outlook, the final full week of August could feature slightly below-average temperatures across Ohio, paired with a trend toward drier conditions in central and southern parts of the state. The humidity drop should be noticeable after Sunday, with a more comfortable air mass expected to move in from the north.
The short-term outlook still calls for highs in the upper 80s and heat index values near or above 90 degrees through Monday, making hydration and limiting strenuous outdoor activity key safety steps. Farmers may also welcome the shift, as reduced humidity and lower precipitation could help with late-summer harvesting and drying.
Conditions are expected to stabilize into a more seasonable range heading into September, but forecasters caution that updated outlooks will fine-tune timing and intensity over the next several days.
