Cincinnati is starting Sunday under fog, sticky air and temperatures around 72 degrees near Lunken Airport, with visibility down to roughly a quarter-mile. The gray opening should burn off by midmorning, giving way to mostly sunny skies, a high near 91 and heat index values close to 100.
Southwest winds will stay light at 0 to 7 mph, and afternoon rain chances are minimal. The National Weather Service says Sunday afternoon should be the first relatively quiet stretch in several days, although the muggy heat will still make outdoor plans feel demanding.
Late-Night Storm Risk Returns
Sunday night should remain partly cloudy with a low near 74 and only a small chance of rain in Cincinnati. Farther north, however, thunderstorms may organize and drift south or southeast late overnight, bringing a potential damaging-wind threat to parts of the region before daybreak Monday.
Monday will be another hot one, with a high near 92 and heat index values as high as 102. Showers and thunderstorms could develop from late morning onward, with a 40% chance during the day and a 50% chance Monday night; heavier storms may drop between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch of rain.
Storms Become The Week’s Main Story
Tuesday stays warm near 91 with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, increasing to 70% Tuesday night. Wednesday looks wetter, with thunderstorms likely and an 80% chance of rain both Wednesday and Wednesday night as repeated downpours could raise localized flash-flood concerns.
The pattern gradually cools Thursday through Saturday, with highs near 84, 81 and 83 degrees, but storm chances remain in the forecast. There are currently no watches, warnings or advisories listed for the Cincinnati area, but residents should limit strenuous activity during the hottest part of Sunday and keep an eye on alerts as the storm threat builds Monday and Tuesday.
