Cincinnati weather: Wind advisory in place, gusts up to 50 mph expected
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday to noon on Wednesday.
The wind advisory is in place for areas in and around Greater Cincinnati, including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in Kentucky.
According to the report, there will be southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph this evening. The strongest winds will be between 3 and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, per the hourly weather forecast.
The winds could blow around unsecured objects and could result in downed tree limbs and a few power outages. The weather service advises people to secure outdoor objects and use caution while driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.
In addition to the wind, precipitation in the form of a rain and snow mix is expected early Tuesday morning. Some slushy accumulation and a few slick spots may occur. Precipitation is expected to transition over to just rain after sunrise. Highs on Tuesday will range from the mid-40s in the northwest to the lower 50s in the southeast.
Another period of unsettled weather will sweep through the region Friday into Saturday. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are forecast for this period. Wind chill temperatures between zero and five below zero will be possible Sunday morning.
Widespread rainfall and strong wind gusts accompanying low pressure will affect the entire area. Secure loose objects before the wind increases this evening. pic.twitter.com/7fM3NQk64K
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 9, 2024
Detailed Cincinnati weather forecast
Tuesday: Rain before noon, then showers, mainly after noon. High near 51. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3 a.m. Low around 32. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday night: A chance of rain after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday: Rain. High near 47.
Saturday: A chance of snow before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day): A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
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