Wilmington, OH – A stretch of warm October weather will persist today, with high temperatures nearing 77 degrees. However, residents of Ohio, particularly along the I-71 corridor, should prepare for a shift by Friday as rain and cooler temperatures move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, today will bring sunny skies with light southeast winds. Overnight, lows will drop to the mid-50s, remaining mostly clear. This calm weather continues into Wednesday with similar highs of 77 degrees, though winds will pick up slightly in the afternoon, reaching gusts of 14 mph.
On Thursday, the warm streak begins to break as cooler air moves in, dropping highs to around 64 degrees. Expect clear skies overnight with lows nearing 43. The most significant shift comes Friday, with a 30% chance of rain developing in the afternoon. The high will reach 75 before clouds gather and a 40% chance of rain persists into Friday night.
Drivers along I-71 and I-75 should stay alert for changing weather conditions, especially with gustier winds and potential rain impacting visibility on Friday. Rain showers are expected to taper off by Saturday, bringing a cooler high of just 64 degrees.
As the weekend approaches, residents can expect clearer skies Saturday night with a low of 38, followed by partly sunny weather and highs near 61 on Sunday. Prepare for cooler evenings, and consider dressing in layers if planning any outdoor activities this weekend.