Warmer, dry weather for Memorial Day; rain returns tomorrow night

Debbie Monroe, American Legion Auxiliary 4th District President, takes a photograph of a family members name and flag in the  Flags of Honor display. a tribute to Ohio fallen service members in the war on terrorism, on display as part of “Bring Back the Meaning of Memorial Day” held at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester, Saturday, May 24, 2014. The event, sponsored by local American Gold Star Mothers, runs May 24-26 from 10am-6pm. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Credit: Greg Lynch

Credit: Greg Lynch

Debbie Monroe, American Legion Auxiliary 4th District President, takes a photograph of a family members name and flag in the Flags of Honor display. a tribute to Ohio fallen service members in the war on terrorism, on display as part of “Bring Back the Meaning of Memorial Day” held at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester, Saturday, May 24, 2014. The event, sponsored by local American Gold Star Mothers, runs May 24-26 from 10am-6pm. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

After low temperatures Sunday, the Miami Valley will see the perfect weather for any outdoor Memorial Day celebrations, including warm temperatures and sunny skies, the National Weather Service in Wilmington reported.

Dense fog has formed near low-lying spots and near river valleys across the region Monday morning, prompting the NWS to urge any motorists to take it slow if experiencing low visibility.

The area may see a light wind today. The skies will likely be sunny and we will see temperatures reaching highs around 73 degrees. Overnight, clouds are expected to increase and temperatures will drop to about 55 degrees, the NWS said.

On Tuesday, temperatures will climb back to average for the region, reaching highs just below 80 degrees, the NWS said. The skies may be cloudy and the area may see some wind, the NWS said.

Widespread rain and some storms are possible overnight Tuesday, with most of the chances of showers around 2 a.m., the NWS said. Temperatures will drop to about 60 degrees.

The chances of showers will continue on Wednesday with a few storms possible in the afternoon. The skies will be mostly cloudy, with high temperatures reaching about 74 degrees.

Before 8 p.m., the area may see some showers and between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. we may see some thunderstorms, the NWS said. Overnight, temperatures may drop to about 63 degrees.

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