Cincinnati is starting the day socked in, with dense fog and mist cutting visibility across the metro and low clouds hugging the river valleys. Temperatures are hanging near 72°F at Lunken Field, and early drivers are dealing with slower going on surface streets while the gloom lifts later this morning.
Afternoon And Tonight
There is a chance of rain showers before 9 a.m., then skies are expected to turn mostly sunny with a high near 90°F and light southwest winds. It will feel like classic Cincinnati summer: muggy, bright and a little sticky.
Late tonight (Thursday, July 9), a cluster of showers and thunderstorms may roll in, with the best window for storms between about 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., and lows around 70°F. New rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half inch are possible in many spots, and some neighborhoods, especially south of I-70 and near the Ohio River, could see locally heavier downpours, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington.
Saturday Watch
A slow-moving low pressure system is expected to cross the Ohio Valley on Saturday (July 11) into Saturday night, cranking up the chance for repeated showers and thunderstorms across the region. The heavier bands are most likely to focus on southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky and Ohio counties near the river, where multiple rounds of rain could trigger localized flash-type flooding in low-lying neighborhoods and on poorly drained streets.
If you have outdoor plans Saturday, build in extra time, keep a close eye on the sky and have a dry backup plan ready to go.
Outlook
Conditions should turn drier and warmer early next week, with highs trending into the upper 80s to low 90s and only a low probability that heat index values reach advisory criteria. Skies should generally quiet down as a ridge builds eastward over the central Plains.
What To Do
Avoid driving through standing water, ease off the gas in fog and keep tabs on evening plans for events or transit, since storm timing could interfere with commutes. For the latest short-term radar and any watches or warnings, check the National Weather Service and local emergency pages before heading out.
Previous Coverage
We shared an earlier update on the fog and the late-week storm threat; this piece tightens the timing and spells out where heavier rain is most likely. See our prior coverage in our July 8 fog and storm outlook.
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