Heatwaves Persist Ohio, Cooling Expected Weekend

The Cincinnati and broader Ohio River Valley region is experiencing a prolonged heat wave with heat indices often reaching or exceeding 100 degrees, creating intensely hot and steamy conditions. Meteorologists report that this oppressive heat will persist through Thursday, with only isolated chances of brief rain showers before a cold front arrives to bring significant relief by the weekend, dropping temperatures by about ten degrees and reducing humidity. Friday and the weekend will see much cooler, more comfortable weather with highs near 80 degrees and lower humidity, accompanied by clear skies and sunshine. Meanwhile, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, temperatures remain extremely warm with heat indices near 105 degrees, though slightly cooler than previous days; scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected to continue through the week. However, a cold front approaching the Myrtle Beach area will bring cooler and stormier conditions for the weekend, with highs dropping to the mid-80s. Overall, much of the eastern U.S. is transitioning from intense summer heat toward more moderate and less humid weather as cold fronts progress through the region.