Wednesday and Thursday will bring Greater Cincinnati a much-needed but brief break from the rain.
The National Weather Service said rain will return later this week. Local forecasters said to expect "persistent rainfall" Friday and Saturday.
"Heavy rain will lead to the potential for localized flooding Friday and Saturday," forecasters said.
Forecasters with the Weather Prediction Center said a cold front is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Midwest and Ohio River Valley.
The storm could drop 1.5 inches to 3+ inches in isolated areas. Scattered and localized flash flooding will be possible, forecasters said.
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Feeling waterlogged? It's not just you.
Greater Cincinnati saw 8.63 inches of rain in June, which is 3.88 inches of rain more than normal. Cincinnati got hit hard at the end of the month, leading into July 1.
"The rainfall footprint was very irregular, with some spots receiving 4-5” or more of rain during this 3-day stretch while others nearby received almost nothing," As such, some spots ended the month with nearly double the normal rainfall and others only received 2-3” of rain for the entire month," the National Weather Service said.
That wetness lingered into July.
Typically in July, Greater Cincinnati sees 3.83 inches of rain. As of July 14, we've seen 2.12 inches. The area has also had three days with more than half an inch of rain.
Cincinnati forecast
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Overnight low around 68.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Overnight there is a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Overnight showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Overnight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Overnight low around 67.
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