MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion will see a warm start to the forecast period Tuesday, followed by increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday. Cooler conditions are expected Thursday, with sunny weather returning Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. A partly cloudy Tuesday night will have a low around 70. Wednesday will remain mostly sunny for much of the day, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and a high near 88. The chance of precipitation increases Wednesday night, when showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a low around 70.
Marion forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast winds around 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South winds around 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. A slight chance of showers between 2 and 5 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Southwest winds 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected after 8 p.m., with a low around 70. The chance of precipitation is 90%, and rainfall amounts of 0.4 to 0.8 inches are possible.
Thursday: Showers likely, with a possible thunderstorm before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then partly cloudy conditions, with a low around 58. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tips: Drivers should allow extra time Wednesday night and Thursday if showers or thunderstorms affect Marion County roads. During thunderstorms, seek shelter indoors and avoid unnecessary travel until storms have passed. Outdoor plans should account for the possibility of storms Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.