CINCINNATI, Ohio – Drivers in Cincinnati should prepare for slick commutes along I-71 and city streets as rounds of rain continue into Friday, September 26. Wet pavement and reduced visibility could slow travel during peak hours, especially through Hamilton and Clermont counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers remain likely Thursday evening before tapering off Friday morning. A chance of lingering showers Friday afternoon may leave roads damp, but clearing skies are expected by Friday night. Winds from the northwest at 10 mph could also add a cool, early fall feel to the end of the workweek.
Cincinnati’s temperatures will hold near 76°F Thursday before dipping to the mid-50s Thursday night. Friday stays mild at 78°F, though conditions may feel cooler with passing clouds and showers. By Saturday, sunshine returns with highs near 80°F, marking the first true taste of crisp fall weather across southwest Ohio.
Travelers should allow extra time for Friday morning commutes, avoid speeding on wet stretches of I-71 and I-75, and watch for standing water near low-lying intersections. Residents planning outdoor events this weekend will find better conditions beginning Saturday afternoon, with Sunday shaping up bright and dry.
The unsettled pattern eases into early next week, though scattered clouds may linger. Meteorologists note no frost or freeze signals yet, but the seasonal change is underway as September closes. More updates are expected if showers redevelop late Sunday into Monday.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, Ohio
- Friday: Mostly sunny with slight chance of showers, high 78°F, low 57°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F, low 57°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 82°F, low 60°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 82°F, low 60°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F.
