Cincinnati is starting Thursday morning in fog and mist, with visibility reduced to about 3 miles at a local observation site. The murk should give way to mostly sunny skies, but the bigger story is a quick burst of summerlike heat, with temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees by afternoon.
Thursday Brings A Quick Taste Of Summer
Southwest winds will run 5 to 10 mph Thursday, with gusts near 20 mph possible during the afternoon. The latest forecast sharpens the warmup outlined in Hoodline’s earlier outlook, making Thursday the last truly warm day before a sharp change.
Rain Moves In Overnight
Clouds will thicken Thursday night, with showers possible before daybreak Friday. Friday is expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms, a high near 72 degrees and a 100% chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall could total roughly half an inch to 1 inch, with brief heavy downpours and locally higher amounts possible.
Cooler, Drier Weather Takes Over
Friday night will turn much cooler, with a low near 52 degrees, before Saturday brings sunny skies and a high around 68. Sunday should be mostly sunny near 71, followed by a sunny Monday near 68 and overnight lows falling into the 40s early next week.
Friday Is The Day To Plan Around
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Cincinnati area. Drivers should allow extra time for wet roads Friday, while outdoor plans have a much better window Saturday through Monday once the front moves out.
