Cincinnati weather: Hot, muggy week ahead. Heat index in the high 90s Tuesday
Tuesday in Greater Cincinnati is going to be hot and muggy.
Forecasters said Tuesday will be "the most uncomfortable day of the week" due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity.
"Avoid extended periods in direct sunlight and stay hydrated if outdoors during the afternoon," forecasters said.
The National Weather Service said the combination of heat and humidity will create heat index values in the mid- to upper 90s Tuesday afternoon. Some spots could reach up to 100.
There is also an air quality alert until midnight.
Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency said it expects to see levels of ozone in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range on the Air Quality Index.
On Air Quality Advisory days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:
- Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
- Refuel your vehicle after 8 PM; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
- Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
- Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment
Expect highs in the 80s and 90s this week, which scattered showers.
Cincinnati forecast
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Areas of fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Overnight there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m., with a low around 71.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Overnight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. High near 88. Overnight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Overnight chance of showers after 5 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Overnight showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a low around 70.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Overnight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 70.
Forecast provided by the National Weather Service at Wilmington.