MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County will see a mostly sunny and dry start to the week, with temperatures warming from the lower 70s Monday to the lower 80s Thursday. Rain chances increase Thursday night, followed by likely showers Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 72 degrees and north winds of 6 to 9 mph. The forecast remains dry through Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the mid-70s Tuesday and upper 70s Wednesday. Thursday will be warmer, with a high near 81, before a 50% chance of showers develops after 8 p.m.

Marion County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72 degrees. North winds 6 to 9 mph. Mostly clear Monday night, with a low around 52.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable winds. Mostly clear Tuesday night, with a low around 57.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 61.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. A chance of showers after 8 p.m. Thursday night, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 60. The chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68. The chance of precipitation is 60%. A chance of showers continues Friday night, with a low around 48 and a 30% chance of precipitation.

Tips

Enjoy outdoor activities early in the week while dry conditions prevail. Those planning activities Thursday evening or Friday should keep rain gear available and check the latest forecast before traveling.