Cincinnati is getting the classic Midwest two-for-one weather special this weekend. Today starts off cool in the low 60s and warms into a pleasant afternoon high near 82°F under mostly sunny skies. Light west winds will help keep things comfortable, so outdoor plans are in good shape. Just do not get too cozy, because a much stronger system is arriving to close out the weekend.
Sunday Night Into Monday
Forecasters expect widespread rain to develop late tomorrow and continue into Monday morning, June 22. Rainfall totals are likely to land in the 1 to 2 inch range, with some spots seeing even higher amounts. A few thunderstorms could turn strong, bringing heavy downpours and gusty winds that may trigger urban and poor-drainage flooding. This outlook comes from the National Weather Service Wilmington.
Timing And Impacts
Showers should start to increase Sunday afternoon, but the main push of heavier rain and storms is expected after sunset tomorrow and through the overnight hours into June 22. South winds may ramp up to 8 to 13 mph, with gusts near 24 mph at times. That could be enough to knock down a few tree limbs and cause some scattered power issues.
The Weather Prediction Center has outlined a slight risk for excessive rainfall across parts of the Ohio Valley, which highlights the potential for brief flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. For more on that setup, check the Weather Prediction Center outlook.
Plan Ahead
If your weekend plans include Sunday night cookouts, concerts, or games, consider moving them earlier in the day or taking them indoors. If you have to be out, keep rain gear handy and expect wet roads.
For Monday morning, give yourself extra travel time and avoid driving through standing water. Keep an eye on updated forecasts from Sunday evening into early Monday and be ready to tweak your plans if the heavier bands of rain shift.
Next Week
Once the system moves out, drier and slightly cooler air settles in by Tuesday, June 23. Highs should be around 80°F with mostly sunny skies through midweek. Temperatures are expected to run just a bit below normal for late June, with only low chances for a few showers later in the week.
