First Alert Weather Day: Flood watch, issued for parts of Tri-State

First Alert Weather Day: Widespread rain expected Sunday afternoon, evening
Published: May 21, 2026 at 7:27 AM EDT|Updated: May 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sunday is A First Alert Weather Day as widespread rain moves into the area in the afternoon and evening.

A Flood Watch has been issued for the following counties until 11 p.m.:

Ohio

  • Brown
  • Highland
  • Adams

Kentucky

  • Mason
  • Bracken

Showers, heavy downpours, and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day. Residents should plan indoor activities or have backup plans ready if outdoor events were scheduled.

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day due to widespread rain.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day due to widespread rain.(WXIX)
Timeline for weather on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Timeline for weather on Sunday, May 24, 2026.(WXIX)

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Monday, Memorial Day, looks mostly dry with only isolated storm chances later in the day. Temperatures will remain comfortable in the low to mid-70s — ideal for grilling, spending time with family, or visiting a park.

Next week will remain unsettled with rain chances every day and temperatures holding steady in the mid to upper 70s. Rain chances are expected to taper off by the end of next week, going into the weekend, when temperatures will begin to increase into the low 80s.

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