Current Forecast: 12am on Thursday, January 1st 1970

Forecast Discussion

A very strong upper level jet streak, combined with a very deep upper level trough have created a very deep low pressure centered over southeastern Nebraska. This low will bring with it a warm front, which will advect much warmer air into the area today. Highs will be in the 80s for the first time this season today. A cold front attached to the strong low will bring the chance for thunderstorms late morning and early afternoon tomorrow. There is a marginal risk for severe weather in eastern Ohio, mainly east of I-77. In Athens, there should be minimal severe weather threat. As the low weakens, the cold front will as well, allowing warmer air to remain over the region over the next couple of days.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph. High 81°F

Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Low 61°F

Friday it will be cloudy with a 70% chance of early afternoon thunderstorms. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. High 70°F

Friday Night it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the WNW at 0 to 5 mph. Low 47°F

Extended Forecast

Saturday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 72°F with a low near 48°F

Sunday it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of thunderstorms. High near 79°F with a low near 53°F

Monday it will be cloudy with a 60% chance of rain. High near 55°F with a low near 46°F