CINCINNATI, Ohio – Fog and heavy humidity gave way to dangerous heat in Cincinnati this morning, with temperatures climbing toward 95 degrees and a heat index pushing as high as 101 by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, tonight brings a 30% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after midnight. Lows will hold near 73, keeping overnight relief limited. A similar setup returns Sunday with highs around 93 and heat index values up to 101 before scattered thunderstorms build into the evening.
The heat peaks Monday and Tuesday, when highs push 94 to 96 degrees under mostly sunny skies before storms reemerge each afternoon. Winds remain light, offering little cooling. Any storms that do form could deliver localized heavy rain and brief lightning risks, especially during the Tuesday evening commute.
Residents across Hamilton County and into Northern Kentucky are advised to limit outdoor activity, hydrate frequently, and never leave children or pets inside parked cars. Utility companies urge customers to prepare for possible outages should storms bring down power lines.
Heat and storm chances are expected to ease by midweek, but the National Weather Service notes additional advisories may be issued if conditions worsen.
Five Day Forecast for Cincinnati, OH
- Saturday: High 95, heat index up to 101. Patchy fog early, then sunny.
- Sunday: High 93, storm chance late. Low 72.
- Monday: Sunny, high 94. Low 72.
- Tuesday: High 96, chance of storms after 2 p.m. Low 72.
- Wednesday: High 88, storms possible early. Clearing late. Low 67.
