Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, June 18, with some precipitation continuing into Juneteenth.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, generally dry conditions are expected through the morning hours, although some isolated showers will still be possible.
Thunderstorms are expected to increase in the evening. Some of these storms may be severe. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, with a lower chance of a tornado. Some storms could also produce large hail.
While flooding is not a particular concern, if additional rounds of storms persist, we could see some flood concerns in the southern sections of the forecast area during the evening and overnight.
The greatest chance for severe weather will occur from 6 to 11 p.m. Highs on Wednesday are expected to be in the mid-80s.
Some chances of showers and storms are forecast to continue through Thursday, June 19. Although very little marginal instability is expected on Juneteenth.
Drier weather is expected on Friday, June 20, and will persist into the weekend. Heat and humidity will increase by Sunday, June 22, into next week, with heat indices in the 90s to near 100 degrees.
Detailed 7-Day Cincinnati weather forecast
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Wednesday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 10 p.m. Low of around 69. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Thursday (Juneteenth): A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 63. Light southwest wind.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 67.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 72.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday night: Clear, with a low of around 73.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 74.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
(This story was updated to add a photo gallery.)
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Severe storms bring threat of tornadoes, large hail on Wednesday. See what to expect
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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