The Greater Cincinnati is preparing for a Cincinnati heat wave that forecasters say could bring several days of dangerous heat and humidity. This could begin Monday, June 29.
The Cincinnati heat wave is expected to intensify through the middle of next week. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s, and heat index values could reach or exceed 100 degrees in many locations.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington said warm, moisture-rich air will move into southwest Ohio early next week. A strong upper-level high-pressure system will expand across much of the central and eastern United States. The combination of high temperatures and dew points in the 70s will create oppressive conditions. This is especially true for people without access to air conditioning and those who work outdoors.
Meteorologists are also warning that overnight temperatures will remain unusually warm. This will prevent homes and buildings from cooling naturally and increase the cumulative effects of heat exposure.
Cincinnati heat wave could bring the hottest stretch of the summer
Forecasts indicate daytime highs will reach the lower 90s by Tuesday and Wednesday. However, humidity will make conditions feel considerably hotter. Heat index values are forecast to approach 100 degrees on Monday. They may climb to 100 degrees or higher from Tuesday through at least Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. (Hoodline)…