If you're in Columbus, Cincinnati, or anywhere in between, you might want to keep that umbrella within reach. According to the National Weather Service, light rain is already sneaking into the southwest corners. It looks like it'll be a gray day across these parts, with mostly cloudy skies dominating. And for those to the north, congratulations, you might escape the showers and get a few warmer degrees as your consolation prize.
But don't get too comfy, dry folks. The weather service is forecasting a brief lull this afternoon before another round of showers strikes, courtesy of an incoming weak shortwave – that's weather-speak for a slight atmospheric disturbance that can stir up the pot a bit. The focus for this potential shower fest is once again on southeast Indiana, far southwest Ohio, and northern Kentucky. So, if you're in those areas, the rain might find you again before heading south and east and calling it a day.
As Tuesday evening rolls in, so does a dry spell across much of the region, with isolated chances of showers pestering the far southwest parts into Wednesday morning. A shortwave might cruise northeast by mid-morning, but the good news? We're looking at another cool yet agreeable day with some cumulus clouds keeping us company in the afternoon.
Fast forward to Wednesday night, and we've got ourselves a continuing story of northwest flows, sending more disturbances our way Thursday into Thursday night. The Gulf will also serve as an all-you-can-eat buffet of moisture for the incoming systems over the weekend. The weather jargon translates to a warm-up by Friday, and a heads-up for possible severe weather come Sunday. It’s a cocktail of wet and wild, with "instability" being a guest of honor, although, as with most parties, too much planning can be "foolhardy," as the NWS forecast discussion puts it. By Monday, things chill out, literally and figuratively, as cooler temps sweep in along with lingering showers.
For aviation enthusiasts and the frequent fliers among us, most of the drizzle won't bother local TAF sites, but CVG and LUK might catch some rain. Daytime flyers can expect to face winds from the west-northwest, nothing too wild, maybe gusts brushing up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Come evening, should the breeze ease up, and those mid-level clouds? They're just passing by. But, pilots, keep your eyes peeled for possible MVFR conditions from Thursday night into Saturday.
