Will rides close at Kings Island today?
Yes — expect significant weather interruptions
Conditions today are likely to close multiple attraction types, typically in rolling waves as weather moves through.
Driving factor:
⚡ Thunderstorms
Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 13 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
By attraction type (rest of today)
| Tall coasters (200ft+) |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Mon 8pm–10pm (≈2 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Coasters |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Mon 8pm–10pm (≈2 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Water rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Mon 8pm–10pm (≈2 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Flat & spinning rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Mon 8pm–10pm (≈2 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Kids' rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Mon 8pm–10pm (≈2 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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Rest of today, hour by hour
8pm
83°
⚡
16%
9pm
80°
⚡
10%
😊 Comfort: Good (69)
😤 Frustration: Severe (67)
Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds. Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.
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