A wet and breezy weekend is ahead for the Ohio Valley, with rain showers expected Saturday morning and gusty winds throughout the day. A brief warm-up will be followed by cooler temperatures, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will bring scattered showers, mainly before 10 a.m., before clouds give way to partly sunny skies. High temperatures will reach around 48°F, but west winds of 14 to 16 mph will make it feel cooler. Rainfall will be light, with less than a tenth of an inch expected.
Saturday night will see temperatures drop to the mid-20s under mostly clear skies. Winds will calm, shifting from northwest at 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday starts with a slight chance of rain and snow before turning to all rain later in the morning. Highs will reach the low 50s, though precipitation chances stand at 80%. No significant snow accumulation is expected.
Rain will continue into Sunday night before tapering off early Monday. The new workweek begins with dry and breezy conditions, with highs in the low 50s.
Looking ahead, the Ohio Valley will see a mix of sun and occasional showers through midweek. Temperatures will remain seasonable, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Residents should prepare for changing conditions and keep an umbrella handy.