The National Weather Service in Wilmington has recently informed residents of Columbus, Cincinnati, Wilmington, and surrounding communities of the week's weather prospects, indicating a smattering of sprinkles across the Ohio Valley today due to a weak upper-level disturbance. With high pressure moving in, dry conditions are expected on Monday. A shift is anticipated by Monday night into Tuesday when showers and potential thunderstorms will develop, as reported by the National Weather Service.
"Temperatures will remain a few degrees below normal with afternoon highs mostly in the mid to upper 60s," said the NWS forecast discussion. Residents should prepare for a slight dip in temperature continuing into Monday, with lows tonight in the mid 40s to around 50 degrees, and highs on Monday peaking in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Hence, those in the region may want to keep their light jackets close at hand, particularly as the skies clear into Monday morning, though clouds will gather once again in the afternoon.
The rest of the week appears unsettled with several disturbances expected to trigger sporadic precipitation, as provided by the weather forecast. The outlook for Tuesday temperatures is in the 60s, climbing into the 70s later in the week with lows generally in the 50s to around 60. The NWS advises there could be "some localized flooding issues," but the confidence levels aren't high enough to warrant immediate concern in the Hazardous Weather Outlook.
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period today despite thicker mid-level clouds for aviation interests. While insignificant rain showers or sprinkles may occur, operations should remain largely unaffected. The forecast suggests a turnaround from Tuesday to Wednesday with likely MVFR to IFR ceilings and visibilities according to the NWS Aviation Outlook. With this information, those with travel plans or outdoor activities might take heed and plan accordingly as the week unfolds.
