Humidity builds with threat of storms to start Memorial Day weekend

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Mainly clear skies are in the forecast this evening with temperatures holding in the lower 80s, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell said.

QUICK-LOOK FORECAST

  • Air Pollution Advisory in effect for Butler, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties
  • Increasing clouds, warmer night ahead
  • Scattered T-storms expected to start holiday weekend
  • Mainly dry and hot for Memorial Day

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>> WHIO Doppler 7 Interactive Radar

DETAILED FORECAST:

Tonight: Skies will become partly cloudy as increasing humidity arrives. Temperatures will rise overnight, holding in the middle 60s.

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Saturday: Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered thunderstorms developing by afternoon. Highs will climb into the lower to middle 80s.

Sunday: Partly cloudy skies and humid conditions are expected with a slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s with a heat index in the lower 90s.

Memorial Day: Lots of sunshine is in the forecast for Monday but it will remain hot and humid. Highs will top out near 90 degrees with a heat index from 90 to 95 degrees.

  • Fun fact: The hottest Memorial Day on record is 95 degrees back in 1895!

>> 5-Day Forecast

Tuesday: Expect partly cloudy skies with muggy conditions and a high near 90 degrees.

Wednesday: Skies will become mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms developing. Highs will drop back into the middle 80s.