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TIMING: When rain moves in and how much we'll get

Rain likely later today

The latest weather forecast from WCPO's 9 First Warning Weather team.

By: Cameron Hardin

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We've seen several sunny days in a row, but that changes today as rain moves back into the Tri-State. This isn't just a line of showers that will come and pass. This will be widespread, soaking rain that lasts for hours.

it will stay dry through the early afternoon hours. Temperatures will rise into the upper 40s this afternoon, too.

Rain will move in from the southwest and lift northeast through the area between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. After that, widespread showers will take over and continue for nearly 12 hours. There will be periods of heavy rain, too, especially overnight. We should easily see 1" of rain across our area tonight, with higher amounts expected to the south. While flooding isn't a high concern, I wouldn't rule out some ponding or standing water at times.

Rain likely for the Thursday evening drive

We will still see rain on Friday, but it's not a total washout. Also, Friday is going to be warm, with highs in the upper 50s. When it comes to the rain, we should see spotty, light rain in the morning and up through 10 a.m. Going into the noon hour and the early afternoon, we should see a break in rain with just a mostly cloudy sky. Then, when the cold front passes in the evening hours, additional spotty showers will pass through the area.