Reds Opening Day forecast includes near-record temps, rain chances
Bring your sunscreen and some water, Opening Day is going to be a hot one for March. A near record high temperature is possible Thursday, March 26, and there's some rain in the forecast as well. There's a chance of showers and even a storm in the morning, which should clear by 10 a.
m. So, if you're kicking off your Opening Day partying early, make sure to grab an umbrella. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, much of the rest of the daytime hours will remain dry.
Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will be likely during the afternoon and early evening hours. Once the morning rain clears, temperatures will near record highs. The current record is 82 degrees set in 1907.
The forecast high for the day is 80 degrees. There is also a chance of severe weather overnight, especially for northern parts of the region. [5:26 AM] Storms will develop and move southeast through the area tonight.
There is the potential for large hail and damaging winds as well as an isolated tornado. The greatest chance for severe weather will be near and north of I-70. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.