Cincinnati is starting crisp but bright at Lunken Field this morning, around 30°F, with temperatures set to climb quickly. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 67°F. South winds around 2 to 12 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph, will make the afternoon feel a bit livelier than the numbers alone suggest.
Clouds build in tonight, with skies turning mostly cloudy and lows near 54°F. Monday, March 30, 2026, brings a warmer, partly sunny setup, with highs near 75°F and southwest winds between 8 and 14 mph, gusting up to about 25 mph.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds will crank up this afternoon into Monday, with gusts into the 20s likely across the metro. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, looks breezier still, with highs near 82°F and southwest winds of 10 to 16 mph, plus gusts up to about 30 mph, so consider tying down that patio furniture and keep a firm grip on the wheel crossing exposed bridges.
Midweek Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain
A much more active pattern moves in late Tuesday night into Wednesday, from Tuesday, March 31 through Wednesday, April 1, 2026, when showers and thunderstorms become likely. According to the National Weather Service, ensemble guidance supports several rounds of storms through the week, with widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2+ inches possible and the chance for pockets of heavier amounts that could produce localized flooding.
Plan Ahead
For now, today and Monday commutes look dry but breezy, so think light jacket in the morning and a wind-ready layer later in the day. If you are banking on outdoor plans later this week, start sketching out an indoor backup, since repeated rounds of rain could leave streets soggy, and see our earlier coverage of March soaking rains in our March 3 report.
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