MARION COUNTY, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Enjoy the Monday sun while it lasts, as a shift in weather patterns is expected to bring persistent rain to the region starting early Tuesday morning. Although the week begins with a high near 42 degrees, a warming trend will push temperatures into the 60s and 70s by Thursday and Friday, accompanied by daily chances of showers and a possible midweek thunderstorm.
Today-Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight-A chance of rain after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday-Rain. High near 52. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night-Rain. Low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday-Rain. High near 59. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night-Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday-Rain. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night-A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday-A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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