Wilmington, Ohio – Thunderstorms could drench Wilmington Friday night with up to three-quarters of an inch of rain and lightning expected after 8 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and storms will develop after 2 p.m. Friday and intensify into the evening, especially along US-68 and surrounding routes in Clinton County. Precipitation chances peak at 80%, with locally heavy downpours and lightning. Residents should avoid unnecessary travel after 6 p.m., charge mobile devices, and prepare for brief power outages.
Rain and storms will persist into Saturday, with another round likely Saturday night. Wind gusts may accompany storms, and flash flooding is possible in low-lying areas. Sunday’s conditions will ease slightly, but more thunderstorms may return by nightfall — just in time to complicate Father’s Day plans across southwestern Ohio.
Drivers heading out of town this weekend should monitor weather alerts closely. Backyard gatherings and events may need rain contingencies through Sunday evening.
By Monday, storms may briefly taper during the day but are expected to redevelop Monday night into Tuesday. Rain chances continue into Juneteenth on Wednesday, with warm, humid air lingering throughout the week.
Wilmington 5-Day Forecast (June 12–17):
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, low around 68°F
- Friday: Showers & storms after 2 p.m., high near 83°F
- Saturday: Showers & thunderstorms likely, high near 80°F
- Sunday (Father’s Day): Chance of storms, high near 80°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, rain returns late, high near 83°F
