Get the rain gear ready because we have a few days of wet weather on the way.
Rain coming in out of the southwest will continue to ramp up overnight tonight and into the early parts of Friday. Periods of moderate downpours will be possible, but nothing too significant. That rain will be with us into the morning commute Friday, but it won't be for everyone. The best chances will stay west of I-75 through the overnight and early Friday before we dry out into the middle of the day. Temperatures overnight will stay mild, hanging into the upper 40s and low 50s for some spots as winds stay from the south at 10 to 20 mph.
Rain on Friday takes a brief break around 9 a.m. with a few stray showers possible, but not likely. The clouds will be persistent but we will still see highs in the mid 50s. Rain returns in the evening, especially after 6 p.m. and will carry into into Saturday morning. This is when we will have the better chances for heavier rainfall. Overnight lows will again be in the upper 40s, well above average. Rain will be heaviest during the dawn hours on Saturday before starting to break up later in the morning. That rain will start to fade away through midday and should be gone by the afternoon. This is good news for New Year's Eve plans! Lows will fall to the low 40s. With all of the snow we've see and this additional rain, we will have to watch for some localized flooding. That isn't too likely, but still may be possible to the west of I-75. Rain totals over the next 48 hours will be between 1/2 inch and an inch and a quarter.
Rain moves in overnight tonight and again into Saturday. Rainfall will likely be between 1/2 inch to an inch for some spots, with localized heavier amounts possibly near 1.5 inches. I have the timeline for when it moves in on @WCPO now!@WCPO #WCPO #OHwx #CincyWX #INwx #NKYwx pic.twitter.com/R2DWRO5NaI
— Brandon Spinner WCPO (@wxSpinner89) December 29, 2022
The first day of 2023 looks to stay on the dry side with highs in the low 50s. The clouds will be around for most of the day, but there will be periods of sunshine. The drier and warmer weather will continue into Monday as well with highs into the upper 50s. Looking ahead to the Bengals/Bills game on Monday, we do have a slight chance for seeing showers during game time. The chance is low, but still there so as you make your Monday night plans, make sure you have your rain gear just in case. The rain will more likely be heavier as we move into Tuesday morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers begin
Mild
Low: 48
FRIDAY
A.M. showers
Evening rain is back
High: 56
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain continues
Above average warmth
Low: 49
SATURDAY
Rain early then drying out
Staying cloudy
High: 54
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