The National Weather Service has forecasted a stretch of sunny and dry days for sections of Columbus and Cincinnati, with conditions set to persist through the early stages of next week. The weather pattern is shaped by "persistent high pressure" that will maintain the dry and warm weather across the region. According to the area forecast discussion issued by the NWS, temperatures are predicted to be "close to 10 degrees above normal" today, potentially pushing the mercury to 90 in some locales.
Tonight and into Monday, the same expansive high-pressure system, stretching from the Great Lakes to New England, is anticipated to "continue to influence our weather." This stable atmospheric fixture will allow temperatures to dip into the cool ranges of 55 to 60 degrees at night. Despite this brief cool down, daytime warmth is unabashedly on return, with Monday highs expected to climb cheerfully back into the mid and upper 80s. The evening may see "a few high level clouds" drifting in from the east as reported by the NWS.
However, there may be a shift in this serene weather narrative towards the week's midpoint. The high pressure that's been the region’s steadfast companion starts to give way. "Low pressure tracking from the Carolinas to Virginia" might usher in moisture and rain showers, mainly affecting eastern portions of the forecast area, from Tuesday through Thursday. This potential system is even being eyed for "tropical characteristics," the forecast discussion detailed by the National Weather Service, suggesting a watchful eye will be crucial as the system develops.
With this increase in moisture, temperatures are forecasted to be slightly moderate, "with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s Tuesday and Wednesday." However, don't fold away the shorts and sun hats just yet. By Saturday, we predictively will return to sunshine and highs "well into the 80s." As for aviation interests, the ongoing dry conditions offer clear skies and VFR conditions, though there is a brief mention of possible valley fog at KLUK around sunrise. As documented by the National Weather Service, the general outlook implies "No significant weather expected," which should be music to the ears for both airport operations and flight-goers alike.
