CRAWFORD COUNTY, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—You can expect a breezy and active weather week with temperatures peaking near 78 degrees before frequent chances of rain move into the region, according to the latest forecast sponsored by Avita Health System. While Monday remains partly sunny with highs near 70, a 50% chance of overnight thunderstorms will kick off a series of systems bringing potential rainfall and gusts as high as 40 mph through Friday. Highs will fluctuate from the upper 50s on Wednesday to the high 70s by Thursday, with the most significant precipitation expected Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Today-Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight-A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday-A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night-A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 49. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday-Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 58. Northwest wind around 14 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night-Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday-A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night-A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday-Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night-A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.