Cincinnati is waking up to light rain Thursday, with temperatures near 66 degrees and roads likely slick for the morning commute. Showers should taper by late morning, but the day is not entirely done with wet weather: a chance of thunderstorms returns later, with a high near 82.
Rain Eases Before Afternoon Storm Chances
The wettest stretch is expected before 11 a.m., with rain chances dropping sharply by late morning as clouds begin to break. The National Weather Service said locally heavy rain remains possible as showers and embedded thunderstorms move east, so drivers should watch for ponding in low spots.
By midafternoon, Cincinnati could see partly sunny skies and temperatures around 81 degrees, though a few showers or thunderstorms may pop up late in the day. Winds will stay light, generally from the northwest at 0 to 5 mph.
Friday Looks Mostly Sunny Before Saturday Storms
Friday brings a more comfortable setup, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 83 degrees. There is only a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm, while overnight skies turn mostly clear and temperatures fall to about 65.
Saturday will start mostly sunny before storm chances increase after 2 p.m. The forecast calls for a high near 83 and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms as another front crosses the region, with additional storms possible Saturday evening.
Sunny Stretch Arrives Sunday
The forecast settles down Sunday, when Cincinnati should see sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees. Sunday night and Monday will be mostly clear and cool, with lows near 59 and another sunny high around 79 on Monday, according to the local NWS forecast.
Tuesday stays sunny with a high near 81, while Wednesday turns warmer near 85 with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms. For Thursday plans, the best bet is to keep rain gear handy through the morning and leave a little extra time for wet roads.
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