Ohio – A cool, quiet start is quickly giving way to a dramatic warm-up across Columbus, and conditions are shifting fast as storm chances build heading into early week.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures climb from the low 40s this morning to near 64°F this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Light northeast winds keep things comfortable for now, but a major temperature jump is already underway .
By Sunday afternoon, Columbus surges to near 83°F with increasing southwest winds. That’s a swing of nearly 40 degrees in just over a day. Plan for layers if you’re out, and expect a noticeably warmer feel by late afternoon.
Roadways like I-70, I-71, and I-270 remain dry today, but changing conditions arrive quickly. By early Monday, showers and thunderstorms develop with a 50 percent chance of rain. Storms may intensify after 2 p.m., bringing brief downpours and gusty winds that could slow the commute.
Rain chances continue into Monday night and Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible across central Ohio. While widespread severe weather is not guaranteed, any storm could produce lightning and quick bursts of heavy rain.
Temperatures stay elevated through the unsettled stretch. Highs reach near 79°F Monday, then climb back into the mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday, keeping a summer-like feel in place.
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, OH
Today: High 64°F, mostly sunny
Sunday: High 83°F, mostly sunny
Monday: High 79°F, chance of storms
Tuesday: High 84°F, chance of storms
Wednesday: High 83°F, chance of storms
