Summer arrives this weekend…extended stay?

Summer will finally arrive in Cincinnati this weekend, perhaps for an extended stay.

The weather pattern which has dominated over the past month, bringing cool air to the east and hot air to the western US, will break down.  This will allow the western US heat to expand into the east and midwest.  Read more here.

This new pattern may hold over the next two weeks.

14 day forecast:  click here

NWS 8 to 14 day outlook:  click here

Rainfall Tuesday was generous and over one inch area-wide.  Therefore, we are starting out with good soil moisture heading into this hot and drier two week period.

Summary of recent heavy rain and severe storms:  Click here

Watering instructions and rain gauges:  click here