textproduct: Wilmington

WHAT HAS CHANGED

Precipitation amounts over the weekend have increased slightly.

KEY MESSAGES

1) Rain chances over the weekend and the middle of next week.

2) Much above normal temperatures expected next week.

DISCUSSION

KEY MESSAGE 1) Rain chances over the weekend and the middle of next week.

Dry conditions are expected through the day on Saturday with a system bringing rain to the region Saturday night into Sunday. Rain coverage and amounts will be highest near and south of the Ohio River, however the entire region has at least the potential for rain. While some ponding of water will be possible with a half inch to around an inch of rain possible near and south of the Ohio River, flooding concerns remain low at this time since much of the snowpack has already melted.

Rain chances will return in the middle of next week.

KEY MESSAGE 2) Much above normal temperatures expected next week.

Temperatures will be above normal this weekend, however the big warmup will occur next week as widespread 50s and 60s are expected. Near record highs cannot be ruled out for Wednesday. This warmup will not be without breezy conditions as winds will pick up and be gusty on Wednesday and into Thursday.

AVIATION /18Z THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/

VFR conditions will start out the TAF period. There will be the potential for some MVFR cigs to work into KCMH and KLCK for a brief period this afternoon. Have MVFR vsbys in at KCVG and KILN late in the overnight hours with fog potential. Drop vsbys lower at KLUK with river location. Vsbys will return to VFR during the day on Friday. Winds will be light and around 10 knots or less through the TAF period.

OUTLOOK...MVFR vsbys and cigs are possible Saturday night into Sunday.

ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

OH...None. KY...None. IN...None.