Wilmington, Ohio – According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, skies remain sunny with afternoon temperatures climbing to 87 degrees today before even hotter weather settles into the region. A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains posted, although hazardous weather is not expected today. Forecasters note the heat index could approach 100 degrees by Wednesday, signaling the hottest stretch of the week.
Temperatures rise to 90 degrees Tuesday before reaching 93 degrees Wednesday and Thursday under abundant sunshine. Overnight lows remain warm, staying in the upper 60s and lower 70s, limiting overnight cooling.
Travel conditions should remain favorable along Interstate 71, U.S. 68, State Route 73 and U.S. 22, but drivers should prepare for intense afternoon sunshine and increasing heat inside parked vehicles. If you have outdoor work, youth sports or community events planned, schedule frequent breaks and stay hydrated during the hottest hours of the day.
While the National Weather Service continues to monitor the potential for severe storms and flash flooding across portions of the Plains and Midwest, southwest Ohio is expected to remain dry through much of the workweek. The next opportunity for showers and thunderstorms arrives over the weekend, with scattered storms possible Saturday and Sunday.
The Climate Prediction Center also favors above-normal temperatures during the 6-to-10-day outlook, suggesting the summer pattern will continue well into next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, Ohio
- Today: Sunny. High 87°F. Low 67°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny. High 90°F. Low 69°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny. High 93°F. Low 72°F.
- Thursday: Sunny. High 93°F. Low 71°F.
- Friday: Sunny. High 91°F. Low 71°F.
