Cincinnati, Ohio – Southwest Ohio will sizzle under rising temperatures early this week, but storms are set to roll in by midweek, bringing a sharp shift in weather across the Cincinnati region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, high temperatures will climb to 88°F by Tuesday, with calm, sunny days leading into a wet and potentially stormy pattern. A 30% chance of showers begins after 2 a.m. Wednesday night, increasing to 70% by Thursday afternoon as thunderstorms become more likely.
Hamilton County residents should prepare for scattered showers and possible thunder from Wednesday night through Friday. Commuters may face slick roads on I-75 and I-71 during peak hours Thursday morning and again Friday. Localized flooding is possible in low-lying areas, especially if storms linger.
Air conditioners will be working overtime Tuesday as temperatures peak well above average. Residents should stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day. By Thursday, conditions will become unstable, with cooler temps in the 80s and storm risks persisting through the start of the weekend.
Showers are expected to continue into Friday morning, with additional rain chances returning Saturday. More alerts may follow depending on storm development.
📅 Five-Day Forecast:
- Monday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 82°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 88°F. Calm wind shifting to 5–7 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F. Showers possible overnight.
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely, especially afternoon. High 85°F. Rain chance 70%.
- Friday: Showers likely, mainly morning. Cooler with a high near 80°F. Rain chance 70%.