Cincinnati woke up to clear, crisp air this morning, with the thermometer near 41°F at Lunken Field. Skies turn partly sunny this afternoon and the high should land around 72°F, with a light south breeze. There is a slight chance of an isolated, light shower between about 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., but most neighborhoods are expected to stay dry.
According to the National Weather Service Wilmington, that small chance for sprinkles this afternoon gives way to another slight chance of showers late tonight. Lows will dip to around 56°F, and any rain that does fall should stay light, with totals under a tenth of an inch. South winds remain gentle, near 0 to 6 mph today and around 5 mph overnight.
Storm Risk Saturday
Saturday is the main trouble spot. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely, especially from late morning into the midday hours, with a high near 81°F. South winds of 5 to 12 mph could gust up to 22 mph inside stronger storms.
Scattered storms may briefly dump heavy rain and carry the potential for damaging wind gusts or hail. Some locations could pick up roughly a quarter to a half inch of rain before things quiet down.
Hot Sunday And Monday
A warm front lifts north on Sunday, and that is when the heat really starts to flex. Highs jump into the upper 80s, setting the stage for near 90°F readings on Monday in parts of the metro.
The early week heat does not look like a marathon event. Another front late Tuesday or into Wednesday brings the next chance for showers and storms, although forecasters are still working out the exact timing. If you have outdoor plans later next week, it is worth keeping an eye on updates.
What To Do
Today’s commute should be mostly dry, but a light rain jacket is not a bad idea for any afternoon outings. If you have outdoor events scheduled Saturday, build in a plan B, since storms could be strong and disruptive from late morning through midday.
For more background on how this pattern is unfolding, check out our earlier coverage of the weekend storms and 90s heat.
