Ohio is waking up to the sound of steady rain and the sight of swollen creeks around Cincinnati. At Lunken Field, temperatures sit near 54 degrees with light rain and mist, and visibility drops in pockets.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 p.m. for much of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. Several rounds of rain are expected today into tonight. Rainfall totals between one and three inches are possible in spots. Low-lying roads and flood-prone areas could see water quickly collect.
Flood Warnings are also in effect for the Little Miami River near Milford and Mill Creek at Evendale. Minor flooding is forecast, and some roads near the river may become impassable. Never drive through water-covered pavement.
Periods of rain and embedded thunderstorms continue through tonight. Highs reach the lower 60s this afternoon before dipping into the upper 50s tonight. Additional rain develops Thursday, with highs near 69. Showers and storms remain likely Thursday night.
Friday turns warmer and breezy. Highs surge toward 78 degrees with another round of showers and thunderstorms possible. Repeated rainfall may prolong flooding concerns into early Saturday.
Saturday stays wet with rain likely and highs in the low 70s. Drier air returns Sunday with sunshine and highs in the low 60s. Monday rebounds near 70, and Tuesday climbs into the upper 70s. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures, signaling a strong March warm spell across the Ohio Valley.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer daylight arrives as waters slowly recede.
Five Day Outlook for Cincinnati, Ohio:
Today: Rain, high 63.
Thursday: Rain and storms, high 69.
Friday: Chance of storms, high 78.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 72.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 63.
