Friday, July 25, begins under sticky, oppressive humidity across Ohio, with just a few isolated morning storms that are moving through quickly. Most areas are waking up dry, but the thick tropical air is already making itself known early in the day.
Although today won’t be a total washout, storm activity is expected to increase significantly by late afternoon into early evening, as a slow-moving front pushes across the region. Every storm that develops could unleash intense, localized rainfall, leading to brief flooding concerns in low-lying zones and near urban areas.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the coverage of rain and thunderstorms will ramp up even more, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours, as the front stalls over the state. Expect widespread cloud cover, very limited sunshine, and downpours capable of dumping between 1 and 2 inches (25-50 mm) of rain in certain neighborhoods. The air will remain thick with moisture, making outdoor conditions feel heavier and more stifling.
Sunday brings a notable break in the active weather. While humidity will still be high, rain chances drop off dramatically, and most of the state should stay dry.
Temperatures throughout the weekend and into early next week will hover in the mid to upper 80s°F (29-31°C), with no major cool-down in sight until the end of next week. The oppressive air mass will hold on through at least Wednesday, keeping the heat index uncomfortably high.
By the first few days of August, current patterns suggest a shift toward slightly cooler and drier conditions, offering a potential reprieve from this stretch of muggy, storm-filled days.
