WILMINGTON, Ohio – A golden sunrise over the Miami Valley this morning masks what’s coming — a gusty, fast-changing pattern set to sweep across southern Ohio before week’s end. The region’s mild stretch will soon give way to steady rain, isolated thunder, and a sharp cooldown by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, dry and breezy conditions hold through Thursday with highs in the mid-60s. Southwest winds could gust to 30 mph during the afternoon, especially along I-71 and U.S. 68, as a strong front builds to the west. By late Thursday night, clouds increase, and rain chances surge into Friday morning — with the heaviest rainfall expected midday Friday through early evening.
Friday’s system will bring widespread showers and isolated rumbles of thunder, dropping between a quarter and half an inch of rain. Gusty winds up to 25 mph could make driving tricky for high-profile vehicles, and wet pavement may slow travel during the afternoon commute. Temperatures will tumble into the low 40s by evening as colder air filters in behind the front.
The weekend looks cooler but mainly dry, with highs around 50 on Saturday and low 40s Sunday morning. Another round of light rain — possibly mixing with snow north of Dayton — could arrive late Sunday into early Monday.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, check gutters for leaf blockages, and prepare for a chilly Veterans Day start next week as November’s first true cold snap edges closer to the Ohio Valley.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, OH:
Wed: 66/34 – Mostly sunny; breezy southwest gusts to 30 mph.
Thu: 56/40 – Increasing clouds; calm early, light south breeze.
Fri: 62/42 – Rain likely; isolated thunder; cooler late.
Sat: 53/40 – Mostly sunny; fall chill returns.
Sun: 50/33 – Chance rain; colder trend into Monday.
