Ohio is halfway through August. The dog days of summer are behind us, even though the Buckeye state has had scorching temperatures, triple-digit heat advisories, humidity from corn sweat, and waves of rain. Will the temperatures start cooling down anytime soon?
What is the Ohio weekend weather forecast for August 16 and 17? Will it rain? Will it stay cool or heat up? Here's what to know.
Weekend weather forecast for Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Columbus
It may be a calm weekend for much of Ohio, with a slight chance of precipitation that could impact your chance to see the tail end of the Perseids meteor shower.
Here's a look at the National Weather Service extended weather forecast for Akron, Cincinnati and Columbus as of August 15:
Akron-Canton
Saturday: Akron and Canton start the weekend sunny with high temperatures. Saturday will be mostly sunny with no rain in the forecast. Temperatures will be a high of 89 and a low of 70. By nighttime, it will be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday: The end of the weekend may begin with rain, but will be sunny for the most part. On Sunday, there will be a 50% chance of showers after 8 a.m., and it will be partly sunny. Temperatures will hit a high of 87 and a low of 65. By Sunday evening, the skies will be partly cloudy, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Cincinnati
August 2: Cincinnati's weekend will begin be sunny and bright. Saturday will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 95 and a low of 73. By nighttime, it will be mostly clear with calm winds.
Sunday: Cincy's sunny skies will continue through Sunday, but the area may see some rain with a 20% chance of precipitation after 2 p.m. Temperatures will be a high of 96 and a low of 73. By Sunday evening, the skies will be partly cloudy, though no precipitation is expected.
Columbus
Saturday: Columbus locals, it's going to be a breezy and warm weekend. Saturday will be mostly sunny, and temperatures will be a high of 93 and a low of 73. The evening will be mostly clear with a calm breeze.
Sunday, August 3: Columbus' weekend will end mostly sunny, but the forecast includes a 40% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will be a high of 92 and a low of 70. By Sunday evening, the skies may see thunder and lightning with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Akron, Canton, Cleveland live radar
Looking to see if it's cloudy or rainy? Here is the NWS live radar for Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Canton and Cleveland:
Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern Kentucky live radar
Here is the NWS live radar for Cincinnati, Columbus, Northern Kentucky and other parts of Central and Southwest Ohio:
Radar imaging provided by the National Weather Service.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ohio weekend weather forecast, temps, radar for Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus
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