Cincinnati wakes up warm and sticky this morning, with the airport sensor showing about 72°F and patchy fog cutting visibility in a few spots. Slow-moving showers are hanging around parts of the Tri-State for the commute, but clouds should break to partly sunny skies by midday. The high is expected to reach around 88°F this afternoon, with only a small chance that the daytime heating sparks an isolated thunderstorm.
Afternoon Storm Chances
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3 p.m. today, with the best odds for brief, slow-moving cells that could drop heavy rain in a narrow corridor. Most neighborhoods will stay dry, but any storm that holds together could bring quick flooding in low-lying areas and short bursts of reduced visibility. If you have outdoor plans this afternoon, have a quick backup shelter in mind, just in case one of those cells drifts your way.
Heat Wave Building
Heat ramps up in a big way from tomorrow, June 29, through Thursday, July 2, with highs forecast in the mid 90s and humidity pushing heat index values into the triple digits. Forecasters note heat indices could climb as high as 109°F tomorrow. Overnight lows in the low to mid 70s will not offer much of a cooldown, which raises the risk of heat-related illness for anyone working or exercising outside. According to the National Weather Service, heat advisory conditions may be possible as early as tomorrow, so keep an eye on official updates before locking in strenuous outdoor plans.
How To Stay Safe
Drink plenty of water, shift tough outdoor work or workouts to the morning or evening, and never leave children or pets in a parked car. If you need an air-conditioned place to cool down, Cincinnati recreation centers, libraries, and some spraygrounds often serve as informal cooling spots, so check local listings or call 2-1-1 for locations and hours. This article updates our June 10 coverage, Cincinnati sizzles under heat advisory, to reflect that forecasters now expect a longer, hotter stretch starting tomorrow.
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