A quiet, mild opening to the week is forecast for Crawford County, Ohio, before wetter and cooler conditions arrive, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland as reported by Crawford County Now.
Monday is expected to be sunny with a high near 57 degrees and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. Skies turn mostly cloudy in the evening and clear overnight, with a low around 40 degrees. Tuesday should be sunny and warmer, near 62, with west winds of 5 to 10 mph and an overnight low in the mid-30s.
Clouds build Wednesday, when highs are forecast in the upper 50s. Rain becomes likely after midnight, with a 60% chance of precipitation and lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday carries the highest rain probability at 80%, with highs near 50 degrees before readings fall into the mid-40s during the afternoon. Rain remains likely Thursday night, mainly in the evening, and breezy conditions accompany lows in the lower 30s; the chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday is expected to be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a 50% chance of rain and highs in the lower 40s. Friday night lows should fall into the upper 20s.
The forecast advises carrying rain gear from Wednesday night through Friday, allowing extra travel time Thursday, dressing in layers and protecting sensitive plants as overnight temperatures approach freezing.