CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Summerlike heat is surging back into the Tri-State, with temperatures hitting their highest level in 231 days as the region heads into a stormy stretch that could bring damaging winds and hail.
Temperatures reached the upper-80s under mostly sunny skies Monday. While most of the area stays dry through the day, there is an isolated chance for strong to severe storms Monday evening, mainly west and northwest of Cincinnati. Storms are expected to weaken as they move east, with the strongest window running from 5 to 9 p.m.
The greatest concern Monday is along the far northwestern edge of the Local 12 viewing area, including Fayette, Union and Franklin counties in Indiana and parts of Butler County in Ohio. In those areas, storms could bring a small threat of severe wind and hail between 5 and 8 p.m. The Cincinnati area is not expected to see the strongest storms.
Tuesday brings a higher, more widespread risk as a cold front approaches. The day is expected to be warm and “a little muggy,” with a greater chance for strong to severe storms in the evening. The main threat is damaging winds, though large hail and heavy rain are also possible. The timing for Tuesday’s storms is expected to be 7 p.m. to midnight.
Behind the front, much cooler temperatures are expected, along with some leftover rain Wednesday morning…