MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County will start the week with sunshine and cooler temperatures Monday before a warmer Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for increasing rain and thunderstorm chances Tuesday night through Thursday, followed by cooler conditions Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be sunny with a high near 73 degrees and a low around 55. Tuesday will be warmer, with sunny skies and a high near 84 degrees. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast Tuesday night, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible after 2 a.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday will bring a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 84 degrees. Showers are likely again Thursday, mainly after 2 p.m., with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high near 86 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny with a 40% chance of showers and a high near 81 degrees.

Marion County forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Mostly clear Monday night, with a low around 55 and southeast winds of 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 84. South wind 11 to 13 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night, with showers becoming likely after 2 a.m. and a low around 68.

Wednesday: Showers likely early, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon. High near 84. A chance of thunderstorms Wednesday evening, with a low around 68.

Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 2 p.m., with a high near 86. Showers remain likely Thursday night, with a low around 66.

Friday: A chance of showers with partly sunny skies and a high near 81. A 30% chance of showers is expected Friday night, with a low around 62.

Tips

Keep an umbrella or rain jacket available Tuesday night through Friday, and check updated National Weather Service forecasts before outdoor activities or travel, particularly when thunderstorms are possible.

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