Cincinnati Weather: Rain To Start The Week, Then Heat Index Values Around 100 Possible

More rain is on deck Monday to begin the week, with a flood watch also in place around Greater Cincinnati until noon.

According to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, and a flood watch is in effect until noon Monday.

Portions of Southeast Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio are under the flood watch. Excessive runoff may result in the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

If you live in a flood watch area, the weather service urges you to keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action, should heavy rains and flooding occur and a flash flood warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

After the rain Monday, there's a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms Wednesday night, but otherwise expect a mostly clear week. On Wednesday, heat index values around 100 degrees will be possible, with the potential for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening and damaging wind and hail possible.

What's the Ohio River level today in Cincinnati?
As of Monday morning at 6 a.M., the Ohio River at Cincinnati was recorded at 26.66 feet, well below the flood stage of 52 feet.

Even with the rain Monday, the river is expected to remain around 27 feet, still below the flood stage through the rest of the week.

Detailed Cincinnati forecast
Monday: A high near 81 and showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before noon and 5 p.M. Tonight, patchy fog after 2 a.M. And mostly cloudy, with a low around 67 and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.M.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9 a.M., and otherwise partly sunny with a high near 89. Tuesday night, mostly clear with a low around 71.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Wednesday night, partly cloudy with a low around 72 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10