Much-needed rain is coming to Cincinnati, but it could bring flooding

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – After weeks without significant rainfall, the Tri-State is about to enter a wetter weather pattern, but the much-needed rain will come with a risk of strong storms and localized flooding.

Wednesday will remain hot and humid, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and a heat index approaching 100 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin developing late Wednesday afternoon and evening before becoming more widespread overnight.

The Tri-State is under a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk, with isolated damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall the primary concerns.

The rain comes after 39 days without a significant rainfall in Cincinnati…

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