Cincinnati is starting Wednesday with clear skies, light winds, and temperatures near 70 degrees, but the calm will not last all week. Sunshine will push the afternoon high close to 90, setting up a hot, humid stretch before showers and thunderstorms become a regular part of the forecast.
Sunny Wednesday, Storms Arrive Thursday
Wednesday should stay dry from morning through evening, with mostly sunny skies and northwest winds holding between 0 and 3 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 69 degrees.
Thursday brings another warm day with a high near 89 degrees, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio, puts the daytime rain chance at 30%, with a higher 50% chance Thursday night as scattered storms continue into the overnight hours.
Friday And Saturday Look Wettest
Friday is shaping up as the most unsettled day of the immediate forecast, with showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the day and likely from midafternoon into the evening. The high should reach about 88 degrees, while the rain chance rises to 70%, according to the National Weather Service.
Storm chances remain elevated Friday night and Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m. Saturday could still reach 87 degrees, but anyone planning outdoor activities should keep a backup plan handy, since scattered storms may interrupt the day before skies turn partly sunny.
Heat Returns Next Week
Sunday looks mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees and only a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Monday may be the hottest day of the extended forecast, with temperatures reaching around 91 degrees, while another round of showers and storms could develop Monday night and continue into Tuesday.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Cincinnati forecast area. Even so, the combination of heat, humidity and repeated storm chances means conditions can change quickly, especially during Friday afternoon and evening.
