Wilmington, Ohio – After a stretch of comfortable spring days, summer heat is on the way for Wilmington—and storms won’t be far behind. A mostly sunny Saturday, May 31, will bring highs near 69°F, but a warming trend kicks off Sunday and continues through Tuesday, June 4, topping out at 83°F.
According to the National Weather Service, dry and breezy conditions will dominate Clinton County through the weekend, but rain chances increase sharply by midweek. Scattered thunderstorms are likely to return as early as Wednesday afternoon, with a 50% chance of showers overnight into Thursday. A second round of showers and storms—some possibly strong—could arrive Thursday night into Friday morning.
U.S. Route 68 drivers and residents across Wilmington should prepare for reduced visibility, and slick pavement. Storms could also bring localized flooding during heavier downpours. Keep alerts active and revisit local updates, especially for any outdoor events.
Five-Day Summer Preview (Sunday, June 1 – Thursday, June 5):
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 70°F
- Monday: Sunny and dry, high of 77°F
- Tuesday: Hot and sunny, high of 83°F
- Wednesday: Chance of storms, high 85°F
- Thursday: Rain likely, cooler, high 79°F
Canadian wildfire smoke may briefly lower air quality early in the week, especially Monday into Tuesday.
