Cloudy skies and temperatures near 72 degrees early Saturday are giving Cincinnati a brief calm before a stormy day. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to return in waves, with an afternoon period posing the greatest concern for flooding, damaging winds and a few short-lived tornadoes.
Storms Could Arrive In Waves Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, with additional rounds possible through the afternoon. The high should reach 83 degrees, while southeast winds of 5 to 12 mph could gust up to 22 mph and rainfall totals may reach three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch.
The National Weather Service says the slow-moving storms could repeatedly pass over the same locations, increasing the risk of flash flooding. The forecast discussion also identifies southwest Ohio as part of the area with a non-zero tornado threat, although the severe-weather risk remains conditional.
Saturday Night Stays Wet
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue before 3 a.m. Sunday, with a low near 68 degrees and a 100% chance of precipitation. Another round of unsettled weather is likely Sunday, when rain showers may last from about 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. before thunderstorms become more likely; the high should reach 81 degrees.
Storm Chances Linger Into Next Week
Sunday night will remain stormy, with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 66 degrees. Monday brings another 60% chance of storms and a high near 81, while Tuesday through Friday stays warm with highs from 83 to 87 degrees and recurring, lower storm chances.
Outdoor plans around Cincinnati should include an indoor backup, especially Saturday afternoon and evening. Keep weather alerts on, avoid driving through flooded roads and move indoors immediately if a warning is issued; no watches or warnings were listed for the area early Saturday morning.
