WILMINGTON, Ohio – Labor Day travelers will enjoy one more day of sunshine Monday before midweek storms and cooler air move into Ohio. Drivers using I-71 and State Route 68 should prepare for changing conditions by Wednesday, when thunderstorms may slow travel and create hazardous spots.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Labor Day will bring sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees. Winds stay light from the east around 7 mph, keeping conditions comfortable for outdoor gatherings, parades, and barbecues. Clear skies tonight will allow lows to dip into the low 50s, creating crisp, fall-like conditions.
By Tuesday, highs reach near 79 again with mostly sunny skies, but changes arrive Tuesday night with scattered showers after 2 a.m. Rain chances rise to 60% Wednesday as showers and thunderstorms develop across Clinton County and surrounding areas. Some storms may bring heavy rainfall, lightning, and localized flooding.
The shift comes as a September cold front pushes through, dropping daytime highs into the upper 60s by Thursday. Showers remain likely through Thursday, with lingering clouds into Friday morning. Cooler mornings late week will bring lows in the upper 40s, signaling the return of early fall air across southern Ohio.
Residents are urged to enjoy Labor Day outdoors but plan ahead for midweek rain delays and slower commutes. Outdoor workers should prepare for lightning risk by Wednesday afternoon, and families may want backup indoor plans by midweek.
Warnings and advisories may be issued if storms intensify, especially along major roadways. Updates will continue as conditions develop.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, Ohio:
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high near 79°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F. Chance of showers late.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 75°F.
- Thursday: Rain likely, high near 68°F.
- Friday: Clearing, cooler, high near 69°F.
