Cincinnati is starting Thursday under mostly cloudy skies and patchy fog, but the gray opening act should give way to a mostly sunny afternoon near 89 degrees. The bigger weather story arrives after dark, when showers and thunderstorms become possible and linger into Friday.
Sunny Thursday, Storm Chances After Sunset
Fog is expected to thin by 9 a.m., with temperatures climbing through the 70s and 80s under light south-to-southwest winds. The National Weather Service puts the chance of showers and thunderstorms at 40% tonight, mainly from about 8 p.m. through the overnight hours, with a low near 71.
Any storms Thursday night could bring brief heavy rain, although total rainfall is expected to stay under a tenth of an inch in most spots. No watches or warnings are currently listed for the Cincinnati area.
Friday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Friday will be warm and unsettled, with a high near 87 and a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Storm chances run from the morning into the afternoon, with the best opportunity for more widespread activity arriving between roughly 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Rainfall of a quarter-inch to a half-inch is possible Friday, and storms remain likely Friday night as temperatures fall only to around 70. Outdoor plans may get squeezed by downpours, especially later in the day and into the evening.
Weekend Heat Returns After Saturday Storms
Showers and thunderstorms are likely early Saturday before the forecast turns mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Sunday currently looks like the calmer pick for outdoor plans: mostly sunny and near 89, with only a small chance of rain.
The heat builds again Monday, when Cincinnati could reach 91 degrees, while storm chances increase Tuesday night and Wednesday. Wednesday is expected to be cooler, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a high near 84.
