Cincinnati, Ohio – Thunderstorms will roll into the Cincinnati area Friday afternoon, potentially disrupting travel and weekend plans across Hamilton County.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to begin after 3 p.m. Friday with a high near 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms will likely continue into Friday night and early Saturday morning, with the strongest activity hitting after 2 a.m. Rain totals may reach up to a quarter inch, with heavier bursts in isolated thunderstorms.
Saturday remains stormy, especially before 3 p.m., with a 90% chance of rain and a high near 82°F. Storms may briefly clear overnight, but Sunday could bring more thunder by 2 p.m. High temperatures Sunday and Monday are expected in the low-to-mid 80s, with high humidity lingering.
Cincinnati drivers — particularly along I-71 and I-75 — should expect slick conditions and delays during peak commuting hours Friday and again midday Sunday. Those with Father’s Day weekend plans should remain flexible and monitor alerts. If grilling or gathering outdoors, have a backup indoor location ready.
By Monday, scattered thunderstorms continue early before giving way to partial sun. Rain chances taper into Tuesday, but another round of showers may develop Wednesday.
Warnings remain in effect through Monday evening, with more updates possible as storm systems evolve.
📅 Five-Day Cincinnati Weather Outlook:
- Thursday, June 12: Fair and 86°F (evening low 69°F)
- Friday, June 13: Storms after 3PM, high 86°F
- Saturday, June 14: Rain and storms likely, high 82°F
- Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day): Chance of storms, high 83°F
- Monday, June 16: Showers early, then partly sunny, high 86°F
- Tuesday, June 17: Afternoon storms possible, high 88°F
