Residents across Columbus, Cincinnati, and nearby areas like Wilmington should get ready for a warm but cloudy Thursday as the high pressure that's been ensuring clear skies is slowly moving on. According to the National Weather Service, folks can expect mid-to-upper 80s today, with a possibility of hitting 90 in the southeastern pockets of the region.
For those hoping to keep the summery vibes going into the night, think again. The high pressure's departure is inviting in a swell of mid and high-level clouds, and with it an ache of muggy conditions with overnight lows hovering uncomfortably in the upper 60s. There's talk of "widely scattered showers" edging near the Indiana/Ohio border following 06z, suggesting a potentially soggy start to Friday for some communities.
Friday itself is gearing up to be a shower-spattered experience with embedded thunderstorms possible by afternoon thanks to an incoming upper trough. The NWS forecast discussion hints at "increasing clouds/showers," prompting a slight pullback on the heat with expectations of lower to mid-80s for daytime highs, though the southeast could still sizzle up into the upper 80s.
Looking further out, weekend warriors better keep the umbrella close. An upstream trough is set to slather the area with "widespread showers and storms" Saturday and Sunday, paired with, lower 80s for high temperatures. There's a small caveat, though. Any severe weather risks look to be slim, but there's a margin for heavy rain, so a watchful eye on local weather updates wouldn't hurt. As for the early birds planning for next week, the weather seems to be skewing towards "occasional chances for showers and storms" with a "generally unstable air mass and highs in the lower to mid 80s." According to the National Weather Service forecast.
Flight crews and passengers take note, the aviation forecast spells out the possibility of storms from Friday straight through to Monday. Specifics have yet to crystallize, but the consensus is clear – expect disruptions. For those inhaling the air a bit more laboriously, be aware that an Air Quality Alert is in place until midnight EDT tonight in various counties, something the climate specialists want you to be mindful of.
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