Soaking Rainstorms Expected Across Multiple Regions Amid Mild Temperatures

A low-pressure system and associated cold front are affecting parts of the Midwest and Ohio River Valley, bringing variable cloudiness, scattered showers, and thunderstorms through the week. Areas like southern Kentucky and the Shenandoah Valley are experiencing patchy fog, mild temperatures near seasonal averages, and intermittent rain, with the heaviest showers expected overnight and into the following days. The rainfall is considered much needed, as it will help alleviate moderate drought conditions in affected states, with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible by week's end. Some storms may produce gusty winds and isolated severe weather, though overall conditions remain mostly cloudy and mild. Residents are advised to prepare for wet weather and potential downpours, especially overnight and during the afternoons over the coming week. This transition from hot and dry to cooler, wetter weather marks a significant shift in the regional weather pattern.