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Mark Hansel reports:

The calendar says spring is here, but the overnight forecast calls for the region to experience some winter-like temperatures.

Scott Hickman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, said the Tri-state is under a frost advisory until Monday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop into the mid- to low-30s overnight, before rising into the upper 50s by midday.

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“Anything that is sensitive to getting frozen should be covered up or brought inside,” Hickman said.

There is no precipitation in the forecast, so the low temperatures are not expected to cause any problems on area roadways.

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After brush with 80s last week, temperature struggles to get into 60s

Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

The work week is off to a soggy start with heavy rain, fog and mist across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this morning.

The rain will continue off and on throughout the day. There’s a 90 percent chance of rain before noon. Up to a half inch could fall, the National Weather Service in Wilmington reports.

It’s 51 degrees in downtown Cincinnati with a high temperature only expected to reach 60.

The chance for rain will fall to 30 percent by tonight. It will be cloudy with a low of 55.

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Record rainfall was reported Sunday at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport: 1.96 inches. That shattered the old record of 1.67 inches for May 5, set in 1882, said meteorologist Ashley Novak.

It’s been a fairly wet spring so far with 9.07 inches of rain recorded since March 1. Normally, 8.65 inches has fallen by this point, so we are .42 inches above typical level, Novak said.

More rain – and thunderstorms – could develop Tuesday through Wednesday. It will be mostly cloudy both days with high sin the low-to-mid-70s.

Overnight lows will remain in the 50s.

The sun should return by Thursday as the mercury climbs slightly into the mid-70s.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will enjoy one more pleasant spring day today before cooler temps and possibly rain showers move in for the weekend.

It should be partly sunny with a high of 78 degrees by 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

More clouds will roll in tonight, but it should stay dry. The overnight low will fall to 55.

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There’s a 20 percent chance for showers after 3 p.m. Saturday. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 degrees.

That chance for rain will increase a bit to 30 percent after 7 p.m.

As thousands converge on downtown Cincinnati Sunday morning for the start of the Flying Pig Marathon, the mercury will be a cool 52.

We could see rain pop up during the race, but the better chance will be Sunday afternoon. If it does rain, accumulation will be minor – at less than a tenth of an inch.

The temperature will reach 63 by noon and top out around 67 at 5 p.m.

Looking ahead to next week, conditions will be dry with daytime highs in the low-to-mid-70s and overnight lows in the low 50s.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

Be sure to get out and enjoy another sunny, summer-like day.

Lunchtime temperatures will be in the low 70s, and the mercury should hit 82 degrees around 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Normally this time of year, the high only gets to about 68 degrees.

It’s mostly clear so far this morning across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The temperature is 52 degrees at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

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Patchy fog could develop by 9 a.m., but it won’t anywhere as thick as the haze that covered downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday morning.

Temperatures will remain warmer-than-normal for this time of year and in the 70s through Friday with plenty of sun before a cold front arrives this weekend.

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According to the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service, it appears as though it will be a pleasant week in West Chester.

There is a slight chance of showers Monday, with a high of 69 and a low around 51. Then on Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 79 and low around 55.

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Wednesday and Thursday will be similar, with most sunny skies expected Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with highs in the uppers 70s and low 80s.

On Friday, it is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 72.

Lows each night will dip into the 50s.

It will be get a little cooler this weekend, with highs in the 60s. There will also be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent Friday night, 40 percent on Saturday and 30 percent on Sunday.

The following week also appears to be pleasant, according to AccuWeather.com. That forecast calls for highs ranging from 68 to 82 degrees, with mostly dry weather.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

Temperatures will free fall with rain and possibly thunderstorms as a cold front pushes through today.

It’s 64 degrees this morning in downtown Cincinnati but by noon, the mercury will tumble to 44, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

The rain should end by 2 p.m. with about a half an inch accumulating. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 35.

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It will be sunny the rest of the week, but the daytime highs will remain below normal for this time of year in the 50s and low 60s. Overnight lows will remain downright cold and in the 30s.

A chance for more showers and thunderstorms is possible Saturday night and Sunday.

Looking ahead to next week, the mercury will rebound to the low 70s Monday and Tuesday.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

A frost advisory is in effect for the northern Cincinnati suburbs this morning.

Butler and Warren counties will see patchy frost and temperatures in the mid-30s until 9 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

The rest of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region has mostly clear conditions and temperatures around 40 degrees.

Later, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 67 degrees.

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 46.

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After more sun Tuesday with a high pushing 70 degrees, we could see rain showers and possibly thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The mercury will plunge into the mid-50s by Wednesday afternoon as a cold front moves through.

The rest of the week will be dry but a little cooler than normal with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

Make sure to put on the sunscreen today.

The mercury will soar to 83 degrees, just shy of the record high of 87 on this date in 1896, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Current temperatures are already very warm this morning. It’s 63 in downtown Cincinnati.

Later, we could see rain and thunderstorms around 5 p.m. Winds will gust 30 to 40 mph as a strong cold front comes in.

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Overnight, there is a slight risk of severe weather. The main threats will be winds that could whip more than 60 mph and quarter-size hail, said meteorologist Scott Hickman.

Tornadoes cannot be ruled out from developing between midnight and 4 a.m.

Motorists, especially those driving vehicles that sit up high, should be prepared for strong cross winds on east-to-west oriented roads, the weather service warns.

Loose outdoor items may be blown about by stronger wind gusts, so be sure to secure items such as garbage cans and table umbrellas.

Heavy rain could slow the morning commute Friday. Pockets of flooding could occur on area roads and creeks.

Temperatures will drop like a rock with this cold front. Friday’s high will struggle to reach 49, and the overnight low will plunge to 35.

Patchy frost could develop before 8 a.m. Saturday.

It will be mostly sunny the rest of the day with a high around 57.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

Rain showers and a bit of dense fog are hovering over Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this morning.

It’s 59 degrees with a lunchtime temperature of 70 expected. Later this afternoon, the mercury should top out around 76 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

The rain should move out by 10 a.m., but there will be slight chances for spotty showers throughout the day.

Tonight will be cloudy with a low of 64.

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The sun will return Thursday with a high temperature expected to soar to 81 degrees. It will be breezy with gusts as high as 34 mph.

A strong cold front will move through the region Thursday night into Friday morning. Strong winds may accompany showers and thunderstorms that develop along with the front.

The overnight low Thursday will slip to 52 degrees – and that will be close to the high temperature on Friday, which will only climb one degree higher.

There’s a 100 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms. Winds will remain brisk and could blow up to 33 mph.

Friday night, the temperature will tumble into the mid-30s.

The weekend looks sunny but cool. Daytime highs will be well below normal for this time of year: in the low 50s and 60s.

Overnight lows will be in the 30s and 40s.

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Jennifer Edwards Baker reports:

There’s a slight chance for severe showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Winds could gust more than 70 mph with quarter-size hail, said meteorologist Mike Kurz.

Either way, it’s a safe bet we’ll see rain today. There’s a 70 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m.

It will be cloudy with a high of 74.

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The rain will continue into early Wednesday as the mercury falls to the upper 50s.

More showers and thunderstorms could develop later in the day. The high will be 76.

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