MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County will see mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies Monday and Tuesday, followed by warmer temperatures Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening before mostly sunny conditions return Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday will bring sunny skies in the morning before clouds increase during the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the mid-70s, with west winds of 10 to 15 mph. The weather will remain dry Monday night, with temperatures falling into the lower 50s.

Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the upper 70s and light northwest winds. Wednesday will be warmer, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 80 degrees.

The next chance for precipitation arrives Thursday, when a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast during the afternoon and evening. Friday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs around 80.

Marion forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday: Sunny in the morning, becoming partly cloudy. High around 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Low around 53. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny. High around 78. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low around 55.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High around 80.

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Low around 62.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High around 82. Chance of rain 50%.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Low around 62. Chance of rain 50%.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High around 80.

Tips

Keep outdoor plans flexible Thursday because of the potential for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. If thunderstorms develop, move indoors and avoid open areas until the storms have passed. Drivers should also be prepared for reduced visibility and wet roads if storms move through.