Ohio flags are snapping across downtown Cincinnati this morning as strong southwest winds sweep through the Ohio River Valley. Trash cans tip, traffic lights sway, and drivers grip the wheel tighter on open bridges.
Wind gusts are building toward 40 mph.
At Lunken Airport, temperatures are already near 57 degrees under sunny skies. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, southwest to west winds will gust between 35 and 40 mph through this afternoon across southwest Ohio, including Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and surrounding communities.
High-profile vehicles will feel the push on I-71, I-75, and I-275. Gusts could blow around unsecured objects and cause isolated power flickers.
Secure loose outdoor items now.
Despite the wind, the mild February air feels almost springlike. Highs top out near 51 before cooler air filters in tonight. Temperatures fall to around 31 under partly cloudy skies, with lighter winds after midnight.
Saturday stays mostly sunny with a high near 48. Clouds increase Saturday night. By Sunday, colder air settles in with a high near 36 and a 30 percent chance of snow. Light accumulations are possible, and even minor snowfall could affect the Monday morning commute.
Watch for slick spots early Monday.
Monday remains mostly cloudy with a high near 35. Temperatures rebound into the low 40s Tuesday and climb back into the lower 50s by midweek. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal readings, signaling a gradual shift toward early spring warmth next week.
Five Day Outlook for Cincinnati:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 48.
Sunday: Chance of snow, high 36.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 35.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 40.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 51.
