Change in weather pattern to bring major warm-up for the region

The jet stream, which typically divides areas of colder and warmer air, is forecast to shift north of the Miami Valley by the end of the week -- and that means a warm-up for the region.

Highs are expected to climb into the 50s on Thursday -- more seasonable levels -- and then hit near 70 this weekend.

That will be a noticeable change from Wednesday, when temperatures were held to nearly 15 degrees below normal across the Miami Valley, with most of the area holding in the 30s in the afternoon.

But, the warm-up may bring with it a chance for storms, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell said.

“While you may need your umbrella from time to time this weekend, I am betting most won’t complain too much when temperatures soar over 10 degrees above normal,” he said.

The warmer weather pattern is forecast to continue into much of next week, Elwell said.

Download our free weather app.