OHIO — October is shaping up to be one wild ride across Ohio and the Ohio Valley, with big temperature swings, several storm systems, and plenty of windy days on the way. The month is expected to open warmer than normal before a strong cold front sends temperatures tumbling below normal through mid-October. The second half of the month then looks to turn warmer and quieter, lining up with an earlier fall outlook that called for a warmer-than-normal and stormy October.
Warm Start With Temperatures 5 to 10 Degrees Above Normal
The first couple of days of October look warm across Ohio, with temperatures potentially running 5 to 10 degrees above normal. The mild start will extend the recent stretch of pleasant fall weather for communities across the state.
Residents in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton can expect comfortable afternoons to open the month. The warmth will not last long, however, as a significant pattern change is expected shortly after.
Strong Cold Front Sends Temperatures 5 to 10 Degrees Below Normal…