Cincinnati, Ohio – Scattered showers and thunderstorms have soaked the Ohio Valley, making for wet roads and slow commutes across much of the region this week. A lingering frontal boundary is keeping the weather pattern unstable, with daily rounds of rainfall expected through Saturday, July 13.
According to the National Weather Service Ohio River Forecast Center, storms dropped up to half an inch of rain across parts of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania in the last 24 hours, with the OHRFC average at 0.23 inches as of 8 a.m. Tuesday. Heaviest rainfall has focused on southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, including the Cincinnati metro area, as well as along the I-70 corridor toward Columbus and Wheeling.
Drivers in Louisville, Lexington, and Pittsburgh should expect periods of reduced visibility, ponding on roads, and possible delays. While flooding is not currently anticipated, locally heavier downpours could briefly overwhelm storm drains, especially in low-lying neighborhoods. Residents are urged to use caution on wet roads, check for local advisories, and keep devices charged in case of isolated power outages.
The pattern of scattered storms is likely to persist across the Ohio Valley through Saturday, with additional updates and advisories possible. Continue monitoring weather.gov/ohrfc for the latest information.
