12 Signs That Fall Is Almost Here In Ohio

Despite the lingering summer heat and humidity, it won’t be long before the sights, smells and tastes of autumn are here–and it won’t be long before they’re gone either. In less than two weeks, the delightful pumpkin-flavored season will officially be upon us. The following are 12 undeniable signs that fall is almost here in Ohio.

The Buckeyes are now a prime conversation topic.

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Every once in a while (when it’s not a muggy 90-degree day,) there’s a glorious day of slightly cooler, non-humid weather with a breeze that borderline smells like fall and makes your heart skip a beat. (Key words being: Every once in a while.)

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Pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING is coming out of the woodwork.

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The leaves are ever so slightly beginning to change.

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You’re excitedly planning for your HalloWeekend at Cedar Point.

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School bus traffic is now an extra hurdle to your morning/afternoon commute (because the constant construction simply wasn’t enough.)

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You’ve officially put away the backyard grill, corn hole set and/or swimming pool.

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College is back in session, and so your peaceful, college town has officially doubled in size.

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Every teenaged and twenty-something female is hashtagging “PSL” and everyone else is confused by the meaning of this overly enthusiastic girl code.

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Occasionally, you pass someone in town miserably sweating in their fall wardrobe. (You know the ones I’m talking about.)

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The goblins and ghouls have officially taken up residence in your local Walmart, Target and/or K-mart.

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No one will stop talking about how much they love fall. No one.

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What are some other undeniable signs that fall is almost here?