BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A return to back-to-school this week will see a mix of clouds and sunshine early in the week, with temperatures in the upper 70s. A chance of showers and thunderstorms increases Tuesday night into Wednesday before drier and cooler conditions return for Thursday and Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday will begin cloudy before gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Tuesday will be sunny with another high near 79. A slight chance of showers begins late Tuesday night, with a greater chance of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Bucyrus forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., followed by a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tips

Keep an umbrella or rain gear handy Tuesday night into Wednesday, particularly for afternoon and evening activities. During any thunderstorm, seek shelter indoors and avoid exposed outdoor areas until the storm has passed. Cooler temperatures Thursday and Friday may provide more favorable conditions for outdoor activities.

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