Your Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 2023 forecast: Spring temperatures and sunny skies ahead
Opening Day is Thursday, and luckily for us, the weather seems like it will cooperate for the parade, game and outdoor festivities.
Although rain is in the forecast over the weekend, the National Weather Service in Wilmington predicts Thursday will be sunny, with a daily high near 60 and east wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday night will have an overnight low around 46, and a chance of showers after 2 a.m.
[5:19 AM] High temperatures will generally be in the 50s today, and slightly warmer tomorrow. There will be a few rain showers in the northern parts of our forecast area this afternoon.
Friday and Saturday look more active, with thunderstorms and strong winds possible. pic.twitter.com/OdH3HNcAhF— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) March 29, 2023
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After Thursday's sun, Friday and Saturday are predicted to have showers, although the daily highs will be in the mid-50s to mid-60s. By Sunday, the sunny skies will return with a daily high in the low 60s.
What is the Ohio River level at Cincinnati?
The Oho River at Cincinnati is receding after it rose to 44.01 feet on Monday over the action stage of 40 feet. By 8 a.m. Thursday, it is predicted to be at around 37.4 feet.
The flood stage for the river at Cincinnati is 52 feet.
Detailed Cincinnati forecast
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.m. and otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 46 and a chance of showers after 2 a.m.
Friday: A high near 64 and breezy. Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m.
Friday night: A low around 45 and breezy. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54 and windy. A chance of showers before 8 a.m.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76 and a chance of showers.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
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