Storms forecast Saturday as Taylor Swift performs second Cincinnati show

A chance of thunderstorms is in the forecast Saturday for Greater Cincinnati, which may dampen the mood for concertgoers attending Taylor Swift's second consecutive show at Paycor Stadium.

While showers and thunderstorms in the early afternoon were not expected to be severe, forecasters said to expect a lull in the bad weather until the evening.

Gates to Paycor Stadium open at 4:30 p.m. Due to the threat of inclement weather, Swift announced she would take the stage at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than usual.

There's a possibility of strong to severe storms between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio. Those storms could be accompanied by heavy rainfall, isolated tornadoes, winds and hail.

Forecasters say the storms are particularly expected to impact the region near and west of Interstate 75. Even if the storms aren't actively severe, there will be lightning and heavy downpours.

The show will go on even if there is rain or thunder, according to Duane Haring, director of stadium and event operations for the Cincinnati Bengals. If there is lightning in the area, the concert will be delayed, and instructions will be communicated to fans at the stadium.

Paycor Stadium is an outdoor stadium without a roof, so be prepared with rain gear and a clear bag to protect your phone. See what you can and can't bring into Paycor Stadium here.

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Detailed forecast

• Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. A high near 85 and southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with a chance of precipitation at 80%. Expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m., with a low around 67 degrees and southwest wind of 8 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Monday: A slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees and a west wind of 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 67 degrees.

• Fourth of July: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. Partly cloudy at night, with a low around 69.

• Wednesday: A chance of showers after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88 degrees and a chance of precipitation at 40%. A chance of showers at night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70 degrees and a 30% chance of precipitation.

• Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85 degrees and a 70% chance of precipitation.

Source: National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio.

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