Residents in the Columbus and Cincinnati areas should prepare for a dynamic shift in the weather today and into the weekend, as reported by the National Weather Service in Wilmington. According to an area forecast discussion, a warm front is on the move, bringing not only a chance of light rain showers later today but also a warmer airmass that will significantly increase temperatures on Friday.
For today, “Surface high pressure centered just off to our east early this morning will continue to move off to the east through the day,” the National Weather Service forecasts. Coupled with this transition is a “return flow across the region” that is projected to gradually boost afternoon highs into the mid to upper 60s. However, as evening approaches, the warm front’s northward trek may invite a few rain showers into the southwest late in the day.
Temperatures are expected to remain mild into the night due to warm air advection keeping them in the low to mid-50s. By Friday, the region will be settled firmly within the warm sector, and breezy southwest winds will emerge. The NWS warns of potential wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, starting from late morning and persisting through the afternoon. These winds could lead to erratic conditions, and individuals should be cautious when outdoors. The service anticipates highs on Friday in the “upper 70s to lower 80s.”…