Cincy Wakes Up In A Fog As Steamy Saturday Sets Stage For Stormy Sunday

Fog and mist are blanketing parts of the Cincinnati metro this morning, with Lunken Airport reporting low clouds and cool early readings. Patchy fog should thin before midmorning, giving way to a warm, mostly sunny afternoon with highs climbing into the upper 80s today, June 13. South winds will be light, so expect it to feel humid but not especially breezy. If you are heading out early, give yourself a few extra minutes on the roads, since the fog could knock down visibility.

Afternoon Heat, Calm Evening

This afternoon is expected to bring the warmest temperatures of the week, with sunshine taking over once the low clouds lift. Humidity will be noticeable, but winds should stay light out of the south. Outdoor plans are still in play, just try to schedule the most active stuff for earlier in the morning or later in the evening to dodge the peak heat.

Storms Return Late Saturday Night

Shower and thunderstorm activity is projected to move into the region late Saturday night and into Sunday, with the most widespread coverage early Sunday morning and again during the afternoon. The overnight chance of precipitation is about 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Sunday looks more unsettled, with higher storm coverage, locally heavier rain, and some gusty winds. Forecasters also note a risk of a few strong to isolated severe storms as a cold front moves through, so keep an eye on updates from NWS Wilmington.

What This Means For Weekend Plans

Morning fog could slow commutes, so build in extra time before 9 a.m., and be ready for scattered storms on Sunday that could briefly disrupt outdoor events, ballgames, and backyard cookouts. If you need a cool spot, Cincinnati Recreation has opened select pools and spraygrounds for the season. Check hours and locations on the city's website before you go. At the first rumble of thunder, treat lightning as your cue to head indoors and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.

Coming Week

Temperatures dip into the 70s on Monday with mostly sunny skies before rebounding into the upper 70s and low 80s later in the week. Forecasters keep scattered shower and thunderstorm chances in the mix through midweek, with the best chance of more widespread showers Wednesday night into Thursday. If you have outdoor plans later in the week, keep monitoring updates, since gusty winds and heavier rainfall are possible in stronger storms. For the latest briefings, check NWS Wilmington.