This morning, Cincinnati woke up to light rain and sticky air, with Lunken Field (KLUK) reporting around 70°F and steady showers. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the morning and are expected to redevelop this afternoon, with a high near 80°F. West winds near 8 to 13 mph should pick up later in the day, and brief heavy downpours could lead to some localized street flooding and ponding on roads.
Timing And Impacts
Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 11 a.m. today, June 22, with scattered activity sticking around into the midafternoon. New rainfall totals of roughly a tenth to a quarter inch are possible, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is in effect for parts of southeast Ohio through this evening, and forecasters note that a few storms could become strong to severe, mainly across the far southeast and into northeast Kentucky, between about 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., per the NWS Wilmington.
Tonight And The Week Ahead
Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms early, with a low near 58°F. After that, drier and sunnier weather settles in tomorrow, when highs should again reach around 80°F. Daytime temperatures are expected to run a bit below normal through midweek before a gradual warmup later in the week, so outdoor plans are looking a lot better by tomorrow than they are today.
How To Prepare
Plan on carrying a waterproof layer and giving yourself extra travel time for wet roads. Take it slow through any standing water and do not try to drive through flooded intersections. If you have outdoor plans this afternoon or evening, keep a nearby shelter option in mind and monitor local radar or National Weather Service updates for any watches or warnings.
