Cincinnati, OH – Residents across the Queen City should prepare for a significant temperature swing as a chilly morning gives way to unseasonable warmth. While it’s currently a crisp 34 degrees at Lunken Field, plenty of sunshine will help push afternoon highs to a pleasant 77 degrees. This warm-up will be accompanied by breezy conditions, with southwesterly winds gusting as high as 28 mph. Motorists on I-75 and the Brent Spence Bridge should stay alert for these gusts, especially when driving high-profile vehicles.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the atmosphere turns slightly more active tonight. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after midnight, though any rainfall is expected to be light. A similar 30 percent chance of storms persists through Wednesday morning before a dry and even warmer Thursday arrives. Thursday is shaping up to be the pick of the week, with full sunshine and temperatures soaring to a summer-like high of 82 degrees.
The dry stretch ends Friday as a cold front approaches the Ohio River Valley. While the day starts mostly sunny and warm, a 40 percent chance of showers develops after 2 p.m., jumping to a 70 percent chance by Friday night. This timing could create a soggy evening commute for those heading home for the weekend. Rainfall amounts could be more substantial Friday night, potentially leading to slick pavement and reduced visibility across the metro.
Showers are likely to linger into Saturday morning before the region begins to dry out again. For now, enjoy the rapid warm-up through Thursday, but keep the umbrella handy for the unsettled weather arriving just in time for the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH
- Tuesday: Mostly Sunny and Breezy, High 77
- Wednesday: Chance Showers and Thunderstorms, High 77
- Thursday: Sunny and Warm, High 82
- Friday: Mostly Sunny then Showers Likely, High 82
- Saturday: Showers Likely then Partly Sunny, High 75
