Temperatures continue to rise around the Tri-State. Thursday's high reached 82°, and warming conditions will continue right into the weekend. In the meantime, a clear and sunny sky will greet you out the door in the morning. At 7 am, temps will be in the mid to upper 50s, rising into the mid-80s.
We'll see another dry day too, with plenty of sunshine, and this is not necessarily a good thing.
We got an update on our drought conditions. We now see Moderate Drought conditions in SW Ohio, Northern Kentucky, SE Indiana, and now into Butler County. Plus, with limited rain chances in the forecast, it's likely the drought will worsen.
By the way, the Friday Night Lights forecast will be warm with a kickoff temperature of 79°
As for the weekend, whether it's Covington's Oktoberfest, the Bearcats game, or FC Cincinnati, it's going to be mainly sunny and warm.
As for Sunday's home opener, it gets hot as temperatures rise to the upper 80s by the end of the game.
Looking ahead to next week, temperatures will remain warm and dry, with highs in the low- to mid-80s.
OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear
Mild
Low: 57
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny
Staying Warm
High: 85
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear
Mild
Low: 59
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