The high temperature for today reached 59 degrees in Dayton and Columbus and 61 degrees in Cincinnati, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
[1:00 PM] Widespread/soaking rain, with a few embedded thunderstorms, will impact the region tonight through Tuesday morning. Ponding of water in low-lying areas is expected, but overall flood threat is low. Breezy conditions settle in Tue AM/PM with gusts to ~35 MPH likely. pic.twitter.com/ScX5NETx7p
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) January 2, 2023
The overnight low is expected around 55 degrees.
There is a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday for Darke County. Fog will reduce visibility to one-quarter mile or less. If driving, slow down, use headlights and leave plenty of distance between cars ahead.
High temperatures Tuesday could shatter records, with a high of 64 degrees expected, according to the NWS.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are in the forecast before noon, followed by a chance of showers. It also will be windy, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday night, with a thunderstorm possible after 4 a.m. The overnight low is expected around 56 degrees.
Unusually warm conditions continue Wednesday, which is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 61 degrees after a chance of morning showers.
However, a cooldown begins Wednesday with an overnight low around 36 degrees.
There is a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. Thursday, but otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 43 degrees. The overnight low will be near freezing.
Temperatures for Friday return to seasonal norms, with the high near 39 degrees.