Cincinnati, Ohio – Rain chances are on the rise this weekend as a slow-moving frontal boundary pushes across the Ohio Valley, offering the best opportunity for meaningful precipitation south of the Ohio River. Parts of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky are most likely to see steady rainfall through Sunday, while northern counties may stay largely dry.
According to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, the system could bring widespread light to moderate rainfall, with localized heavier pockets possible along river counties. This moisture arrives as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows expanding dryness across Ohio, where more than 40 percent of the state is now abnormally dry.
The heaviest rain is expected from Cincinnati eastward into Portsmouth and south toward Louisville, where totals could exceed an inch. Northern cities like Columbus and Cleveland will likely remain under lighter coverage, prolonging dry conditions for central and northern farmlands. Drivers should prepare for slick roads where rain falls steadily, while residents in dry regions should continue conserving water.
Showers are expected to linger through late Sunday before clearing. Additional advisories may be issued if rainfall totals increase or if drought conditions worsen next week.
