Wilmington, Ohio – A stretch of dry weather in Southwest Ohio is set to break briefly Tuesday night, with a slight chance of thunderstorms rolling in before conditions turn hotter and sunnier by late week. High temperatures will climb into the mid-80s by Thursday, topping out near 87° by Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a weak disturbance could spark isolated thunderstorms Tuesday evening, mainly before 9 p.m., with another brief round possible late Wednesday. Rain chances remain low—just 20%—but lightning and brief downpours are possible in isolated pockets across Clinton, Highland, and Fayette counties.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and dry, with highs near 82°.
Tuesday Night: Spotty thunderstorms possible early, lows around 64°.
Wednesday: Slight chance of storms in the afternoon, otherwise sunny with a high near 83°.
Thursday–Friday: Mostly clear and increasingly hot, highs climbing to 85° Friday.
Weekend: Continued heat with highs in the upper 80s and a 30% chance of thunderstorms returning by Sunday afternoon.
With rising temperatures and minimal rainfall expected, conditions will feel more typical for early August. While no widespread severe weather is forecast, residents should monitor updated outlooks as Sunday approaches when rain chances slightly increase again.
