Thermometer in front of a blazing sun and orange sky, symbolizing record heat

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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