Heavy rainfall possible through Thursday; hot and humid conditions today

Wednesday, June 2, 2021, was a good day to have an unbrella for a walk around Shafor Park in Oakwood. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021, was a good day to have an unbrella for a walk around Shafor Park in Oakwood. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF

Today the Miami Valley may see widespread showers and storms during the day with torrential rain and frequent lightning strikes, the National Weather Service in Wilmington reported. Hot and humid conditions are expected throughout the day.

Most of the rain and storms will be north and around I-70, the NWS reported. The storms and showers may continue into Thursday. Showers are likely around dawn and will continue until the evening when the chances of rain will fall.

Highs will be around 90 degrees, with lows around 71 degrees overnight.

During the day, the area may see widespread showers and storms, particularly near and north of I-70, the NWS reported.

At the same time, we will continue to see a chance of thunderstorms throughout the day that will also disappear around midnight.

Clouds will decrease throughout the day Thursday, for partly cloudy skies overnight.

Highs on Thursday will be around 87 degrees, with lows around 65 degrees.

Friday will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs will be around 84 degrees.

Overnight on Friday, there will be a chance of rain beginning soon after dark and gradually increasing throughout the early-morning hours. The NWS predicted showers will become likely soon after dawn on Saturday.

Lows on Friday will be around 66 degrees.

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