Greater Cincinnati heat eases briefly, with near-normal temps expected Monday before humidity and storms return
A brief cooling break is in the forecast for Greater Cincinnati, followed by a return to warmer, humid conditions and scattered storms later in the week. The National Weather Service office in Wilmington says temperatures will dip to near normal on Monday, with lows around 67 and daytime highs near 90, before a rebound in heat and humidity midweek.
Key details:
– Monday: Sunny, high around 90. Calm winds turning northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Monday night brings patchy fog after 5 a.m. and mostly clear skies, with a low near 67.
– Tuesday: Patchy fog in the morning, then sunny with a high near 93. Calm winds. Tuesday night carries a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, partly cloudy, low around 72.
– Wednesday: A slight chance of showers in the morning, then more showers and thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, high near 90. Light winds, becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. A 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts generally under a tenth of an inch (heavier amounts possible in storms). Wednesday night, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, partly cloudy, low around 68.
– Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 88. Thursday night mostly clear, low around 66.
– Friday: Sunny, high near 91. Friday night mostly clear, low around 68.
– Saturday: Sunny, high near 90. Saturday night mostly clear, low around 64.
– Sunday: Sunny, high near 85.
Overall takeaway:
– Monday offers a welcome cooldown from the current heat, with near-normal temperatures and comfortable evenings.
– Showers and thunderstorms are possible Tuesday into Wednesday, especially later in the day.
– By Thursday and Friday, temperatures trend cooler and drier, with mostly clear skies into the weekend and into early next week, when mild, dry air could persist.
Practical tips:
– Stay hydrated and use sunscreen during the day; even with cooler mornings, afternoon heat can feel strong.
– If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on the sky for possible showers Tuesday through Wednesday and have a light rain jacket handy.
– Check local updates for any changes to shower chances or heat trends, especially if planning outdoor activities later in the week.
Overall, a brief relief from the heat is in store, followed by a return of warm, humid conditions and chances for scattered storms midweek, before a more comfortable and drier pattern returns later in the week and into the weekend. If you’re looking for a positive note, the forecast suggests a relatively mild and dry end of the week and into the weekend after the midweek shower chances.