KJ Jacobs

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

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More rain across the Tri-State

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

A soggy Sunday morning as showers and storms continue to impact the Tri-State. While there’s no threat of widespread severe weather, use caution as you head out and about, with localized flooding possible in some spots. Cloudy skies will linger through the afternoon, but rain chances will gradually decrease as conditions improve. Expect a high near 80°. The Reds game first pitch is at 1:40 p.m. — most of the game looks good, though a shower early remains possible.
Shower and storm chances this weekend

3 weeks ago | wcpo.com | KJ Jacobs

Shower and storm chances will continue on both Saturday and Sunday, and a few could be on the stronger side, but widespread severe weather isn’t expected. Saturday brings a mix of sunshine and muggy air, with highs near 80 degrees. It won’t be a total washout, but rain and thunderstorms become more likely by dinnertime, continuing into the evening and overnight hours. Sunday starts wet, with rain likely in the morning.
Rain chances continue this week

Mar 25, 2025 | 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

Mar 23, 2025 | 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

Mar 22, 2025 | 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

Mar 14, 2025 | 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

Mar 13, 2025 | 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

Mar 12, 2025 | 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

Mar 11, 2025 | 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

Mar 10, 2025 | 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.