The large tropical air mass associated with Zeta interacts with the closed upper level low Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches over the Ohio Valley. Flooding will become a concern where locally heavier amounts occur. #ohwx #inwx #kywx
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) October 28, 2020
Overnight lows will be around 45 degrees.
The NWS said that there is still some uncertainty as to how far north the rain will reach and how much will fall. However, there is potential for 1-3 inches of rain, which could cause flooding. Areas further to the south and west are expected to see heavier rains.
Latest forecast shows the potential for over 3 inches of rain in southwestern locations through Friday, with 1 to 3 inches possible elsewhere. Though there is still uncertainty regarding amounts and location, future forecasts will zero in on the flood threat. pic.twitter.com/EdogOVZcjn
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) October 27, 2020
Meanwhile, temperatures will be quite chilly, with highs only reaching up to 51 degrees during the day.
After night falls, the rain will begin to break up, with chances dropping quickly in the early hours of Friday morning, falling away almost entirely by sunrise.
Overnight, temperatures will be cold with lows around 38 degrees.
Friday, although we will start out with clouds, the NWS predicted these will largely break up in the morning for a mostly sunny day. Despite the sun, temperatures will stay low, with highs near 49 degrees.
Friday night we will continue to see clearer but cold weather. Patchy frost will develop in the early hours of Saturday as temperatures dip down to around 31 degrees.
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