It’s the weather we’ve all been waiting for, Cincinnati.
Scorching summer temperatures and clear skies are finally here after severe storms and strong winds slammed Greater Cincinnati this week.
While the rain is gone, the heat and humidity are here to stay. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, an extreme heat watch will be in effect from Sunday, June 22, afternoon through Tuesday evening, with heat indices over 100 degrees.
As of Friday morning, our next round of rain will occur on Wednesday, June 25. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast, with a 30% chance of precipitation, per NWS Wilmington.
Temperatures will continue to rise next week as Cincinnati braces for its first heat wave of the season. Residents should avoid staying outside for extended periods of time and remember to stay hydrated and wear lightweight clothing.
Detailed 7-Day Cincinnati weather forecast
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday night: Clear, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati weather: Brace for scorching temperatures. Summer’s first heat watch issued
Reporting by Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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