According to the latest National Weather Service, OH forecast, residents in Columbus and Cincinnati should anticipate a mix of scattered showers and the odd thunderstorm today. A low-pressure system through the Great Lakes is the culprit behind today's wet forecast. With some daytime heating, the NWS report noted that scattered showers will develop through late morning and become more numerous through the afternoon. A few thunderstorms could also briefly interrupt the skies during afternoon hours. However, don't reach too deeply for the winter wardrobes just yet. Even with this weather disturbance, temperatures will remain in the mid-70s to lower 80s.
For anyone hoping to escape the dreariness quickly, there's good news on the horizon, the report projects dry conditions and cooler temps as high pressure starts to assert itself over the area. Keep a light jacket handy to comfortably breeze through the evening and into tomorrow. "Lows tonight will be in the upper 50s to mid-60s with highs on Monday in the mid to upper 70s," the report elaborates by National Weather Service. Moreover, the outlook for the extended week looks positive, with a dry spell that should last several days.
Looking further into the week, Ohioans can expect chillier nights, especially on Tuesday when the mercury is forecasted to dip near 50 degrees. "A dry forecast is in store for the region. Cooler temperatures will prevail through Thursday night," the National Weather Service further details their long-term forecast. As the weekend approaches, temperatures are expected to warm up once again, so don't too hastily put away those summer outfits.
For air travelers, visibility may be compromised this morning with the development of IFR stratus across the region. "We should then see cigs gradually lift into MVFR through late morning and early afternoon and eventually VFR later this afternoon," the National Weather Service advises aviation operators. This means we expect delays as visibility fluctuates throughout the day. Once the sun sets, the showers should taper off, but don't be surprised if you see MVFR cigs make a comeback overnight and lead into Monday morning.
