As Ohioans brace for an afternoon of showers and possible thunderstorms, the National Weather Service in Wilmington offers a play-by-play of what's to come. Residents near and south of the Ohio River should keep an umbrella handy, as the "weak short wave will lift out of the Tennessee Valley into the region this afternoon," causing scattered showers and storms, with greater coverage expected according to the National Weather Service. And if you're living further north, you might luck out temperature-wise, as they're projected to hit that sweet spot of mid 70s to lower 80s.
Evening hours should see a break in the activity due to the lack of diurnal heating, but don't get too comfy – a few storms could linger into the night. Specific models suggest a minor impulse cruising in after 06Z, which may bring eastern counties a shower encore late tonight into Friday morning. "Activity will diminish quite a bit early in the evening with the loss of diurnal heating," the National Weather Service stated, highlighting the likelihood of quieter night skies initially.
As the weekend approaches, the forecast is a bit of a rollercoaster, temperature-wise. After a warm front of mid 70s Friday, don't pack away those sweaters just yet. A cold front moving through on Friday night is expected to drag in highs of only the 60s for Saturday, with a crisp dip into the upper 30s to lower 40s by Saturday night. As an Omega blocking pattern begins to form near the end of the weekend, warmer days are on the horizon, with temperatures climbing back up into the stratosphere of the 80s by Tuesday.
The aviation report flags potential issues for fliers with "MVFR ceilings likely Friday morning and an even greater potential Friday night into Saturday," the National Weather Service advises. And for those already mapping out next week's plans, keep one eye on the sky – with a new weather front bringing warm and humid conditions, we have the makings for showers and storms by Tuesday, possibly persisting throughout the week.
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