Heat Wave Peaks at 96 Degrees Thursday as Advisory Extends Through Friday
Updated
Updated · WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 3
Heat Wave Peaks at 96 Degrees Thursday as Advisory Extends Through Friday
3 articles · Updated · WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 3
Summary
96-degree highs are forecast Thursday, making it the hottest day of the week, with heat index values reaching 100-104 across the area.
The heat advisory was extended through Friday, when highs should still hit 93 and feel like 100-104 despite only a slight chance of isolated pop-up storms.
Saturday brings the forecast's best rain chance, with a midday wave of storms expected area-wide and a marginal severe-storm risk in place.
Sunday then turns cooler and drier for Riverfest, with mid-80s afternoon highs, lower humidity and temperatures falling into the mid-70s by fireworks time.