Spring weather comes to the Miami Valley; rain expected later this week

The sights and scents of orchids were on display Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Miami Valley Orchid Society's 2011 Spring Orchid Show & Sale at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.

Credit: Chris Stewart

Credit: Chris Stewart

The sights and scents of orchids were on display Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Miami Valley Orchid Society's 2011 Spring Orchid Show & Sale at Cox Arboretum MetroPark.

The Miami Valley will see mild, spring-like weather today, but tomorrow and Wednesday we may see some showers and thunderstorms, the National Weather Service in Wilmington said.

Today will be sunny, with temperatures that reach nearly 70 degrees. Overnight, temperatures may drop as low as 45 degrees. The day will be lightly breezy.

Tomorrow, the skies will be cloudy and we may see some showers in the evening and overnight. Temperatures are expected to vary between the mid-60s and mid-50s, the NWS said. Showers are likely between 11 p.m. and midnight tomorrow and the evening will be windy. The area may see winds up to 14 mph, the NWS said.

On Wednesday, the chances of showers will continue, with thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m. Temperatures will reach nearly 70 degrees during the day. Overnight, the skies will be cloudy and lows will reach around 48 degrees.

The risk for rain will peak early Thursday along with the chance for thunderstorms, according to NWS.

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