After a week that brought severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding across the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, Florence and Union residents can expect a calmer stretch ahead. The weekend forecast points toward clearing skies and a warming trend.
Conditions at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport as of 2:52 p.m. Friday, July 24, showed 78°F with a few clouds, 45% humidity, and calm winds, according to the NWS.
Friday night, July 25
Partly cloudy with a low around 62°F in Florence and 61°F in Union. Light north wind. A good evening to get outside after the rough stretch earlier in the week.
Saturday, July 26
Sunny skies with a high near 84°F in Florence. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. The NWS noted a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms after 5 p.m. (20% chance of precipitation), but most of the day should stay dry.
UV levels are expected to reach the Very High range, so sunscreen is worth packing for anyone spending time outdoors.
Saturday night, July 26
Mostly clear. Lows drop to around 66°F with light and variable wind.
Sunday, July 27
Mostly sunny with a high near 88°F. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. No rain expected during the day.
Sunday night, July 27
Here's where the pattern shifts. A chance of showers and thunderstorms moves in after 2 a.m., according to the NWS Florence forecast. Partly cloudy with a low around 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday, July 28
A chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Otherwise mostly sunny with a high near 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%. The storm threat increases into Monday evening, with the NWS forecasting a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night and a low around 73°F.
Getting outside this weekend
Boone Cliffs State Nature Preserve offers reservation-based access slots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made at boonecountyky.org/parks. On Monday, July 28, Boone County Parks lists "A Camp of Thorns and Roses" from 2 to 5 p.m. at Camp Goodridge.
