Cincinnati is waking today to clear skies, calm winds, and temperatures in the mid-60s, but the quiet start is a brief prelude to a hotter stretch. The high should reach 93 degrees, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Heat Peaks Tuesday And Wednesday
Mostly sunny conditions continue tomorrow, with a high near 95 and heat-index values reaching as high as 100. Tuesday should be sunny and near 97, followed by Wednesday’s hottest forecast day at 98, while overnight lows remain in the low to mid-70s.
The National Weather Service office in Wilmington says the unusual early-September heat could bring heat stress, particularly for people working outside or those without access to air conditioning, according to the National Weather Service.
Dry Stretch Gives Way To Late-Week Storm Chances
Rain chances stay minimal through Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies dominating the forecast. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 2 p.m. Thursday, when the high may still reach 97, followed by a roughly 30% chance of storms Friday and Saturday…