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Cincinnati breaks 98-year-old heat record as storms and frost threaten

Cincinnati broke a 98-year-old temperature record after reaching 89 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.  The record-setting heat comes ahead of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and a potential frost threat across Greater Cincinnati later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Tuesday’s high surpassed the previous Oct. 13 record of 88 degrees, established…

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Hurricane Isaias remnants to bring rain, gusty winds to Cincinnati this weekend

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring widespread rain and gusty winds to Cincinnati and the surrounding region late Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters expect mostly dry conditions to continue through Saturday afternoon before rain moves into the Ohio Valley during the evening and overnight hours.  Rain is…

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Hotter weekend ahead for Cincinnati

The weather in Cincinnati this weekend will remain dry with sunny skies for both Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, it will also run noticeably hotter on Sunday as temperatures are expected to rise. The latest National Weather Service forecast shows no measurable rain for Cincinnati this weekend.  Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for stronger heat…

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Cincinnati flood threat continues as heavy rain targets region after damaging storms

Residents across the Cincinnati area faced another day of weather concerns Wednesday after powerful storms swept through the region and left behind damage, flooding risks, and thousands without electricity.  Forecasters warned that saturated ground and additional rainfall could quickly lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas, creeks, and urban neighborhoods. The latest weather system arrived…

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Cincinnati faces heavy rain from slow-moving weekend storms

Cincinnati residents should prepare for several days of wet weather as a slow-moving weather system lingers across the Ohio Valley.  Forecasters say the greatest concern is heavy rainfall rather than widespread severe weather.  Multiple weather outlets reported that showers and thunderstorms could repeatedly move over the same locations, leading to flooding concerns in low-lying and…

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Cincinnati severe weather threat may disrupt weekend events

Residents across Greater Cincinnati face another round of potentially dangerous weather as forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localized flooding, damaging winds, and a possible tornado threat this weekend.  The most significant weather is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with additional rounds of rain and storms possible on Sunday.  Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts…

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I-71 flooding shuts down multiple lanes as heavy rain hits Cincinnati

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Greater Cincinnati on Friday evening, leaving several major roads underwater and disrupting travel during one of the busiest times of the day. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed portions of Interstate 71 after floodwaters made the highway unsafe for motorists. Emergency officials also issued a Flash Flood Warning…

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Cincinnati braces for 100 heat index

The National Weather Service forecasts a prolonged period of hot and humid weather across the Ohio Valley this week.  While air temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, high humidity will make it feel significantly hotter.  Meteorologists warn that the combination of heat and moisture could push the heat index…

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