Fall-like coolness returns as showers clear Tri-State

Meteorologist Molly predicts a Fall-like weekend after rain exits the region to the east, leaving impressive totals in southern areas while Saturday remains gloomy and damp with mid-60s highs. Showers and storms are currently moving through the Tri-State area before 9 a.m., triggering an active flood watch for counties north of the Ohio River until noon. Temperatures will drop significantly from Sunday's peak of 93 degrees to today's high of just 76 degrees, with Monday evening cooling further to 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies and northeast winds at 10 mph. Tuesday continues as cool and dry with a high near 71 degrees, while Wednesday offers pleasant conditions capped at 69 degrees. This sequence marks the first official day of Fall in the region, which is experiencing highs approximately six degrees below normal compared to historical averages.