Wilmington, Ohio – Thunderstorms and gusty winds could disrupt travel and outdoor plans across Ohio on Monday as a potent spring system moves through the region.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin Monday morning in Wilmington and intensify into thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Winds will increase sharply during the day, with gusts up to 32 mph possible along U.S. Route 68 and across Clinton County. Rainfall totals could exceed a quarter-inch during storms, with localized downpours and lightning.
Drivers should avoid high-profile vehicles on open stretches of highway during peak wind hours. Residents should secure patio furniture and trash bins ahead of the gusty conditions. Temperatures will reach a high near 73°F Monday before dropping to 49°F overnight under clearing skies and breezy west winds.
Tuesday will bring a welcome break with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70°F. However, the calm won’t last long. Wednesday and Thursday are trending warmer, but with scattered spring showers returning by late Thursday. Rain chances rise to 60% by Friday, paired with cooler highs in the upper 50s.
🌤 5-Day Wilmington Spring Forecast:
- Monday: Showers, storms after 11 a.m., breezy. High 73°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and mild. High 70°F.
- Wednesday: Clear skies, high near 77°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, showers late. High 78°F.
- Friday: Showers likely. High 57°F.
