Cincinnati, Ohio – Sunny and warm conditions in Ohio will shift dramatically this week as a potent cold front moves in, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the Cincinnati metro area and beyond. The shift is expected to impact Labor Day plans, with the highest chance of precipitation arriving by Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions will remain mostly clear and sunny through Monday. The cold front is set to arrive in the region by Tuesday afternoon, bringing a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms to the area through Wednesday night. The stormy pattern will continue into Thursday morning with a 50% chance of rain before a gradual clearing. The system is also bringing noticeably cooler temperatures, with highs dropping from the low 80s on Monday to the high 70s by midweek.
Drivers in the Cincinnati area and across southern Ohio should prepare for a potentially wet commute by Tuesday afternoon. The storms could bring isolated downpours, leading to slick roads and reduced visibility. Residents should stay alert for a chance of flash flooding in low-lying areas, especially during heavier rainfall. Be sure to have an alternate plan for any outdoor activities planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Looking ahead, the unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through Thursday, with scattered showers possible. Conditions are then expected to clear, and temperatures will climb back into the mid-80s by the end of the work week. The cooler-than-normal temperatures through Thursday will be a welcome relief for many, but the chance of storms is a factor residents need to keep an eye on.
- Sunday: Sunny, High 80, Low 55
- Labor Day Monday: Mostly Sunny, High 83, Low 59
- Tuesday: Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms after 2 p.m., High 81, Low 59
- Wednesday: Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms, High 78, Low 59
- Thursday: Chance of Showers, High 69, Low 48
