Ohio – Headlights glow in thick fog across Cincinnati this morning, and visibility drops quickly on I-71 and I-75.
Dense fog has developed across much of the region. In some spots, visibility falls below a quarter mile. Drivers should use low beams and slow down. Leave extra space between vehicles.
Conditions will gradually improve by mid to late morning. Temperatures are already near 50 degrees, climbing toward 68 this afternoon. That mild February air fuels the next concern.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. Some storms could turn severe. The primary threats include large hail and damaging wind gusts. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Localized flooding is also possible where heavier downpours occur. Rainfall amounts generally stay under an inch, but thunderstorms may produce higher totals.
Plan for changing conditions after lunchtime. Secure loose outdoor items now. Stay weather-aware if you have evening plans.
Behind the storms, Friday turns sunny but breezy. Winds may gust between 35 and 40 mph during the afternoon. Highs fall back to the mid-50s.
Saturday looks mostly sunny with a high near 50. By Saturday night, colder air settles in. A slight chance of rain and snow develops late, with lows near 30.
Sunday stays mostly cloudy and cooler, with highs near 39. Monday remains mostly cloudy and cooler still, near 36.
Temperatures rebound into the 40s and even low 50s by midweek. Longer-range trends point toward a warming stretch late next week, offering early hints of Spring Warmth across the Ohio Valley.
This time of year, wet roads can refreeze quickly at night. Watch for flash freezing on bridges.
Are you seeing fog or ponding on roads in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook – Cincinnati, OH
Friday: Sunny, breezy, 55.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, 50.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 39.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, 36.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, 41.
