MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) – Marion County residents can expect mild temperatures Saturday, Oct. 10, before rain and possible thunderstorms arrive overnight and continue through Sunday, Oct. 11. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 76 degrees, while Sunday will be cooler, with showers and a high near 69 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday night will bring an increasing chance of showers, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm expected after 2 a.m. Sunday. The chance of precipitation Saturday night is 100%, with rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch possible. Sunday carries an 80% chance of precipitation, with another quarter to half an inch of rain possible.
Marion County forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Saturday, Oct. 10: Partly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Southeast winds will range from 10 to 14 mph.
Saturday night: Showers are expected to develop, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. The low will be around 57 degrees, with southeast winds of 11 to 16 mph and gusts as high as 29 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday, Oct. 11: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected, with a high near 69 degrees. Southeast winds will range from 9 to 16 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, and rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are possible.
Sunday night: A chance of showers remains, mainly before 8 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 57 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tips
- Carry an umbrella or rain jacket if you plan to be outdoors Sunday.
- Allow extra travel time during periods of rain, and reduce speed on wet roads.
- Secure lightweight outdoor furniture and decorations before Saturday night’s gusty winds arrive.
- Monitor National Weather Service updates for changes in thunderstorm timing or any weather alerts.