Cincinnati is starting Wednesday in the mid-60s under mostly cloudy skies, but the calm opening will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop around midday, with the most active weather arriving during the afternoon and evening.
Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain And Damaging Winds
Temperatures may climb into the lower 80s before falling through the afternoon as storms move in. The National Weather Service says damaging wind will be the primary severe-weather concern, with hail also possible.
Rainfall could be heavy at times, with roughly a quarter-inch to three-quarters of an inch possible through Wednesday night. The storms are expected to move west to east, which may create localized flooding concerns if downpours repeatedly cross the same areas.
Heavy Rain And Cincinnati’s Sewer System
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati says the region’s combined sewer system is aging and can overflow during heavy rain. That is general background, not evidence that an overflow occurred during this forecast period.
More Storms Thursday Before A Gusty Cold Front
Showers and thunderstorms are likely again Thursday, with a high near 76 degrees and a 60% chance of rain. Another round of storms could continue into Thursday night before a cold front moves through Friday morning.
Friday will be noticeably cooler, with rain showers likely, a high near 65 and west winds of 10 to 18 mph. Gusts above 30 mph are possible, and temperatures are expected to fall during the day.
Sunny Weekend Brings A Sharp Temperature Drop
Skies should clear by Saturday, but the temperature swing will be hard to miss. Saturday's high is expected to reach only 57 degrees, followed by a low around 36 Saturday night, according to National Weather Service.
Sunday looks sunny with a high near 64, though the National Weather Service says Sunday morning has the best potential for widespread frost. The milder pattern returns early next week, with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the mid-60s Monday and near 70 Tuesday.
Why Frost Can Form Above Freezing
A forecast air temperature above 32°F does not rule out localized frost. According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, under favorable conditions the air near a surface can fall to 30°F or colder even when the air temperature is 36°F.
