KJ Jacobs

Cincinnati

Traffic Anchor and Meteorologist at WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

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Rain chances continue this week

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

Grab an umbrella for Tuesday morning—light rain is possible, especially in northern Kentucky. Temps start in the upper 30s and low 40s, with mostly cloudy skies all day. A few spotty showers may linger, and highs will reach around 50°. Another light rain chance arrives in the evening before drying out overnight. A touch warmer on Wednesday with highs near 54 and a slight chance for rain.
Wet and windy day ahead

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

Grab the umbrella - a soggy day ahead across the Tri-State region. Once the rain moves, it'll stay wet most of the day. Showers start light but become steady, with some heavier pockets. No severe weather is expected, but an isolated thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. Watch for low-lying areas and poor drainage spots that can easily back up due to a quick round of heavy rain. Upwards of one inch of rainfall is expected.
Nice and pleasant, rain arrives Sunday

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

After a cloudy start, expect partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon with highs in the mid-50s and breezy. Look at this way, soak up the sunshine today before rain chances ramp up on Sunday. As we look ahead to Reds Opening Day on Thursday, it’s going to be a chilly start to the day before warming nicely during the afternoon. expect highs to top out near 60.
Near-record highs, weekend severe storm chances

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

We’re ending the week on a high with near-record warmth on Friday afternoon! Temps will climb fast under mostly sunny skies, aiming for 78° and shy of the 80º record set in 1990. But change is coming. Clouds roll in by afternoon, setting the stage for storms. Saturday is a Weather Alert Day in preparation for the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms across the entire Tri-State.
Warm spell continues, severe outlook

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

We’re starting with a mild morning, with temperatures around 50 degrees as you head out the door. Our warm stretch continues through Thursday, with highs reaching the low 70s. A stalled front over the area could spark an isolated shower or quick downpour, but most places will stay dry. By midnight, skies should be mostly clear—perfect for catching the lunar eclipse “blood moon” just before 3 a.m. Friday!Friday could be the warmest day of the week, with highs in the upper-70s.
Outstanding spring-like weather, weekend storms

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

Get ready for another fantastic day! We’re kicking off Wednesday with clear skies and cool temperatures in the mid-40s. This afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies, southwest winds, and highs in the low to mid-70s. The warm stretch continues into Thursday, though there’s a slight chance of a spotty shower, mainly in northern Kentucky.
Spring warmth continues, weekend rain looms

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

Soak up the sunshine and warmer-than-normal temperatures while you can—it’s a taste of spring many have longed for after a bitterly cold winter in the Tri-State. Highs will reach near 70 this afternoon, with a warming trend continuing through the week as each day becomes progressively warmer than the last. Most of the week stays pleasant and rain-free, but shower and storm chances increase heading into the weekend as a system develops to the west, pulling in moisture from the Gulf.
Spring-like warmth this week

2 months ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

The wait for spring-like temperatures is over! This week brings a significant warm-up across the Tri-State, with highs soaring well above normal and plenty of sunshine to enjoy. Grab a light coat for Monday morning, as overnight lows dip into the mid-30s. Then, with sunshine, temperatures warm nicely into the mid-60s. If that’s not enough, the warm-up continues into Tuesday as temperatures approach 70 degrees, but some areas will fall short and only reach 68.
Tracking rain this morning, a mild day ahead

Feb 25, 2025 | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs |Lot Tan

Light showers are moving through the Tri-State this morning, but they are set to move out quickly after sunrise. Temperatures start near 40°F, then we’ll see a gradual clearing with a high near 56°F this afternoon. Tonight will stay quiet with partly cloudy skies and lows in the mid-30s. Wednesday brings a mix of sun and clouds, warming up to 62°F. Most of the day will stay dry, but rain and thunderstorms will arrive in the evening as a cold front moves in.
Warming up this week

Feb 24, 2025 | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

As we inch closer to meteorological spring on March 1, temperatures are rising. The deep freeze is behind us and warmer-than-average temperatures are ahead. While Monday morning starts chilly with near-freezing temperatures, highs will top out near 52° by the afternoon. Expect a breezy day, with wind gusts up to 25 mph adding a bit of a brisk feel. By Tuesday and Wednesday, you might catch a case of spring fever.