Cincinnati Voters Face 75 Degree Highs Before Rain Returns

Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions are expected across Cincinnati today. The day should see highs in the mid 70s, marking the warmest point in the extended forecast before a sharp turn in the weather.

Clouds begin to thicken late Tuesday evening. Scattered showers are likely by midnight, followed by heavy, steady rain during the Wednesday morning commute. Forecasters expect isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds to accompany the precipitation, which will persist for much of the day. Temperatures will reach 70 degrees before cooler air moves in. Rain may become more scattered by late Wednesday afternoon.

Drier air returns early Thursday. This shift brings some sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid 60s. Another mass of cold air moves into the region on Friday, bringing late day shower chances. These Friday night showers may impact plans for local high school football playoff games.

The weekend will be noticeably colder. High temperatures are projected to be in the mid 50s. Morning lows will dip back into the 30s, marking a distinct departure from the mild conditions observed today.