Wilmington, Ohio – A round of showers and thunderstorms could disrupt parts of southern Ohio late tonight into Thursday morning, with a cold front ushering in cooler air for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, storms are most likely to arrive after 3 a.m. Thursday, with brief downpours possible before tapering off by the afternoon. Rainfall totals are expected between a quarter and half an inch across much of the region, including Dayton, Cincinnati, and Chillicothe, though locally higher amounts could occur in stronger thunderstorms.
Drivers heading out for the Thursday morning commute may encounter wet roads and reduced visibility on I-71, I-75, and U.S. 35. Winds could also gust up to 20 mph as the front moves through. By the afternoon, conditions should improve with clearing skies.
Another disturbance may bring scattered showers Friday night into early Saturday, but forecasters say the rest of the weekend looks dry, with highs slipping into the upper 60s and lower 70s. Cooler nights will follow, with lows dipping into the 40s across rural counties.
Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during the heaviest rain and allow extra time for the Thursday morning drive. Updates will continue as new advisories are issued.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, OH
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 81.
- Tonight: Showers and storms late, low around 59.
- Thursday: Showers, then clearing skies, high near 68.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 80; chance of showers overnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 69.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 71.
