First Alert Weather Day: Heavy rain expected for New Year’s Eve

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - With heavy rain expected to arrive on New Year’s Eve, the FOX19 NOW meteorologists are issuing a First Alert Weather Day.

Heavy rain is expected to start early Saturday as the First Alert Weather Day begins at 2 a.m.

That rain could lead to high water in spots and slowdowns on the roads if you are traveling for the holiday.

Much of the Tri-State is expected to be getting rain at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. — Much of the Tri-State is expected to be getting rain at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.(WXIX)

Total rainfall amounts will vary based on location.

Some parts of the Tri-State could get half an inch while others could get more than 1″.

Some parts of the Tri-State could get half an inch while others could get more than 1″. — Some parts of the Tri-State could get half an inch while others could get more than 1″.(WXIX)

Rain will taper off early Saturday afternoon so any New Year’s Eve celebrations should not be impacted. The First Alert Weather Day ends at 2 p.m.

Temperatures going into 2023 will be in the mid-40s.

FIRST ALERT: Still looking at some moderate to heavy rain late tonight into New Year's Eve AM. Given that there will be a lot of travelers on the roadway and the threat of ponding roadways, the weather could lead to disruptions across the tri-state @FOX19 #cincywx pic.twitter.com/wNbcL6SdwM
— Ethan Emery (@EthanEmeryWX) December 30, 2022

Sunday is dry with rain returning for the second half of the Bengals’ Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills.

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