Warming Up Quickly Into the Weekend

Highs hit the 60s today, then 70s and 80s on the way! Next round of storms is Sunday night.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:07am

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Temperatures are expected to rise quickly over the next few days, with highs reaching the 60s on Friday, the 70s on Saturday, and even the 80s on Sunday before a cold front brings storms in the evening. The warm and sunny weather is a welcome change after the recent cold and stormy conditions.

Why it matters

The rapid warm-up and sunny skies will provide a great opportunity for residents to get outside and enjoy the springlike weather, whether hiking, spending time outdoors, or celebrating events like Green Beer Day at Miami University. However, the incoming storms on Sunday evening could disrupt outdoor plans.

The details

Temperatures will climb from the 30s this morning to the low 60s this afternoon, with a small chance of a passing shower around lunchtime. Friday and Saturday will see highs in the low 70s, with clear skies. Sunday will be the warmest day, with temperatures reaching the 80s before a cold front brings rain and thunderstorms in the evening. The storms are not expected to be severe, but will bring a cooldown for the start of the new week.

  • Temperatures will reach the low 60s this afternoon (March 19, 2026).
  • Highs will be in the low 70s on Friday (March 20, 2026) and Saturday (March 21, 2026).
  • Temperatures will hit the 80s on Sunday (March 22, 2026) before storms move in during the evening.

The players

Miami University

A college in Ohio where Green Beer Day is being celebrated, coinciding with the NCAA tournament.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This rapid warm-up provides a great opportunity for residents to get outside and enjoy the springlike weather, but the incoming storms on Sunday evening could disrupt outdoor plans.