It’s shaping up to be a wet stretch across the Cincinnati Tri-State area as we head through Friday and into Saturday. The overnight will stay mostly cloudy, and while many areas may be dry, showers and thunderstorms become more likely toward daybreak. Overnight temperatures will settle into the mid-60s, and some communities could pick up a few tenths of an inch of rain before sunrise, with locally higher amounts where thunderstorms develop.
Friday looks like the soggiest day of the period. Showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread during the morning and continue through the afternoon and evening as a slow-moving front stalls nearby and draws in very moisture-rich air. That setup will allow some downpours to become quite heavy at times, and rainfall totals approaching an inch or more are possible during the day, with even higher amounts in spots that see repeated storms. High temperatures will only reach the upper 70s thanks to the clouds and rain.
The wet weather continues Friday night with additional showers and thunderstorms. Some areas could see repeated rounds of rain, leading to another few tenths of an inch of accumulation and locally heavier totals. Temperatures will remain mild, only dropping into the upper 60s.
By Saturday, showers and a few thunderstorms will still be around, especially through the morning and early afternoon. Rain coverage should gradually decrease later in the day, although scattered showers could linger into the afternoon before tapering off. Highs will again reach the lower 80s.
The good news arrives on Sunday. Sunshine returns, humidity becomes more manageable, and temperatures climb into the mid-80s. Sunday night looks clear and comfortable with readings around 70 degrees, providing a pleasant end to a wet and unsettled stretch of weather.
Next week, the story shifts from storms to a heat wave.
Highs will be above 90 degrees starting on Monday, and those temperatures will last all week. Heat index values will be around 100-105 during this stretch. It's a good idea to think now about whether or not your AC is ready for this stifling weather. Also, make sure you stay hydrated during this stretch. Heat waves take a toll on our bodies, and the longer they last, the harder it is on us.
OVERNIGHT
Chance Rain
Morning Low: 65
FRIDAY
Rain and storms
Heavy rain at times
High: 81
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers continue
Muggy
Low: 67
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