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From River Fog to 91-Degree Sizzler: Cincinnati Bakes Before Soaking Weekend

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Published on September 29, 2026
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Cincinnati is waking Tuesday to fog and a chilly 54 degrees, but the murk should burn off by midmorning as sunshine takes over. The afternoon will climb to about 79 degrees, setting the stage for a sharp warm-up before rain returns late in the week.

Fog Burns Off Before Sunny Tuesday

Areas of fog may reduce visibility early, especially near the Ohio River and other low-lying spots. Once it clears, skies should stay sunny with nearly calm winds, followed by a mostly clear night and a low near 56.

The National Weather Service expects the warming trend to continue Wednesday, when mostly sunny skies push temperatures to around 86 degrees. South winds will remain light, generally between 1 and 6 mph.

Thursday Brings The Week’s Peak Heat

Thursday looks like the warmest day of the stretch, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 91 degrees. Winds will turn southwest at 3 to 10 mph, while Thursday night becomes mostly cloudy with a low around 69.

The latest forecast is a substantial update to Hoodline’s earlier outlook, which pointed to a much cooler weekend pattern. For Cincinnati residents, the week now runs from foggy fall mornings to a brief taste of summer before the umbrella-worthy portion arrives.

Rain Returns Friday And Lingers Into Sunday

Rain is likely mainly after 2 p.m. Friday, with rain chances continuing into Saturday.

Sunday brings a chance of rain.