Ohio’s riverfront skyline sits under thick clouds this morning, and the air feels more like April than mid-February. Temperatures hover near 59 degrees in Cincinnati, with damp pavement and a light breeze drifting through downtown streets.
A warm, springlike surge pushes highs toward 68 degrees later today. Rain remains likely through mid-morning before gradual clearing. Roads along I-71, I-75, and the Brent Spence Bridge may stay slick through the commute. Allow extra space between vehicles.
Clouds increase again tonight with temperatures settling near 50 degrees. The bigger Weather Alert unfolds Thursday afternoon and evening. A warm front lifts across the Ohio Valley, and showers and thunderstorms become likely after 4 p.m. Rain chances rise to 80 percent by Thursday night.
Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for strong to severe storms. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, though a brief tornado cannot be ruled out across southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky. Conditions may deteriorate quickly late in the day. Stay weather-aware if you have evening plans.
By Friday, sunshine returns with a high near 55. Cooler air filters in Friday night as lows dip to the lower 30s. The weekend trends calmer and seasonably cool, with highs near 48 Saturday and upper 30s Sunday.
While snow is not in the immediate forecast, this is the time of year when rapid temperature swings can lead to flash freezing if wet roads refreeze after sunset. Keep that in mind into early next week as overnight lows fall into the 20s.
Looking ahead, longer-range trends suggest moderating temperatures and hints of early spring warmth returning to the Ohio Valley late next week.
Are you preparing for Thursday’s storms in Cincinnati? Let us know what you’re seeing in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Cincinnati, Ohio:
Today: High 68, rain likely then partial clearing
Thursday: High 68, thunderstorms likely
Friday: High 55, sunny
Saturday: High 48, mostly sunny
Sunday: High 38, mostly cloudy
