Cincinnati woke up to clear skies and a crisp chill on Thursday morning, April 30, with temperatures hovering near 45°F at Lunken Field (KLUK). It will be a bright, breezy afternoon, topping out near 63°F with northwest winds around 8 mph, good for a walk outside but noticeably cooler than much of earlier April.
Today And Tonight
Sunshine should stick around through the afternoon while light northwest winds keep things feeling springy but not exactly balmy, with an official high near 63°F. Tonight will stay mostly clear and cool with a low around 43°F. Toward early Friday morning, after about 4 a.m. on May 1, a chance of light rain showers moves in, with new rainfall totals generally under a tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Friday Through The Weekend
Friday cools a bit further under more clouds, with highs near 61°F and spotty shower chances during the day. By Friday night, temperatures are expected to drop to near 37°F in many spots. Saturday morning could bring areas of frost before 7 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 58°F. Another round of frost is possible Saturday night into early Sunday in the coldest low-lying neighborhoods. Gardeners with tender plants should plan to cover them or bring containers indoors; see our earlier Hoodline piece for quick frost-protection tips.
Next Week Outlook
Temperatures start to rebound early next week, but the calm weather will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday, May 4, with a high near 75°F and gusty southwest winds. Additional rounds of showers and storms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday, setting up a more unsettled pattern for the first half of the workweek.
What This Means For You
In practical terms, enjoy the sun this afternoon, be ready for a light shower risk before dawn Friday, and protect tender plants Friday and Saturday nights. Keep an umbrella handy for early next week and have an indoor backup plan if storms decide to crash your evening.
