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Cincinnati Braces for Wettest Day Wednesday as Stormy Pattern Persists Through Thursday

About 2 to 3 inches of rain are projected, bringing drought relief with likely commute delays.

Overview

  • Scattered showers continue Monday night and into early Tuesday, with a clearer window expected Tuesday afternoon before storms redevelop Tuesday night into Wednesday.
  • Wednesday is expected to be the highest-impact day with a soggy morning commute and locally heavier totals near or above an inch in some spots.
  • Forecasts call for roughly 2 to 3 inches of rain across Greater Cincinnati this week, though amounts will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.
  • Hazards include heavy downpours, frequent lightning and gusty winds, following earlier tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings reported Monday in parts of the region.
  • Rain chances taper on Thursday as conditions trend drier toward the end of the week and into the weekend.