Residents who spent the past week watching storm alerts can exhale. The weekend forecast for West Chester and Liberty Township points toward clearing skies and a warming trend after the severe weather and tornadoes of Monday, July 21, and the flash flooding that hit the Cincinnati area on Thursday, July 17.
Friday night, July 25
Mostly cloudy skies gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60°F and light north wind, according to the NWS forecast for West Chester. Conditions at Butler County Regional Airport showed 78°F, partly cloudy, and 10-mile visibility Friday afternoon.
Saturday, July 26
Partly cloudy with temperatures climbing into the low-to-mid 80s. A slight chance of a stray shower remains, but conditions should stay mostly dry. The UV index is forecast at 9, which the NWS classifies as Very High. Sunscreen and protective clothing are recommended for anyone spending time outdoors.
Out and about: West Chester Township's Keehner Park Concert Series runs select Saturday evenings through Labor Day at the Keehner Park Amphitheatre, though no July 26 performance was confirmed in available township listings. Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr. offers the 1.5-mile paved VOA Lake Trail around the 35-acre lake, free and open with no permit required. The park holds an Important Birding Area designation and is accessible for adaptive equipment.
Saturday night, July 26
Mostly clear. Lows drop into the lower 70s.
Sunday, July 27
A mix of sun and clouds as temperatures push into the upper 80s. No rain is in the forecast. Winds shift from the south-southwest around 7 mph, and UV remains Very High.
Out and about: For shade seekers, the Sharon Woods Lake Trail to Gorge Trail Loop covers 4.4 miles and ranks among the most popular hikes in the West Chester Township area. No fees or permits are required at VOA MetroPark.
Sunday night, July 27
Mostly clear. Lows settle in the upper 60s to middle 70s.
Monday, July 28
The warming trend continues with highs forecast in the upper 80s to mid-90s. No rain expected. Winds pick up from the southwest around 11 mph, and humidity eases compared to the weekend. Another Very High UV day.
Looking ahead: The Voices of America Country Music Festival is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, through Saturday, August 9, at Voice of America MetroPark. Liberty Center's Live After Five Concert Series continues every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in Liberty Township, with free live music and DORA beverages.
