Today, Cincinnati starts with a little fog around Lunken Field, but the gray won't last: sunshine is expected to push temperatures to 88 degrees with almost no wind and no rain. That calm morning is the opening act for a much hotter run next week.
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for a low around 66 tonight, followed by mostly sunny skies and highs near 93 tomorrow and 95 Monday. Rain chances stay at or near zero through the first half of the week, giving outdoor plans a long dry runway.
Heat Builds Into Midweek
Tuesday and Wednesday are currently the hottest days, each with a high near 97. The latest outlook extends the hottest stretch into Wednesday, building on an earlier Hoodline forecast that had the peak arriving sooner.
Rising humidity could push heat indexes close to 100 by Wednesday. Overnight lows will also climb from the upper 60s this weekend to the low-to-mid 70s Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving little relief after sunset.
Storm Chances Finally Return
A slight shift arrives Thursday, when a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast, mainly from afternoon into evening. Friday stays mostly sunny overall with another chance of showers or a storm, while no watches or warnings are posted for the area.
Anyone spending time outdoors Tuesday or Wednesday should plan for water, shade, and breaks during the hottest part of the day. For now, today is the easy day: fog should burn off, skies turn sunny, and the afternoon high will settle near 88.
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