Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio will close out the weekend under sunny skies and rising temperatures Sunday, with highs pushing near 91°F before a shift toward stormier weather early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, winds will remain light Sunday under clear skies, making it an ideal day for outdoor plans. However, a change arrives by Tuesday afternoon, when showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, first to the west and then spreading across the Columbus metro.
Monday will be the hottest day of the stretch, with temperatures peaking around 92°F under sunny conditions before clouds build overnight. The first round of storms Tuesday could bring brief heavy downpours and lightning, especially between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., before lingering showers move in after midnight.
Travelers should be alert for wet roads and reduced visibility during Tuesday’s evening commute, while those with outdoor activities may want to wrap up plans by early afternoon. Rain chances climb again Wednesday, with storms possible before noon and showers lingering through the day.
The clear, hot weekend is brief—by midweek, umbrellas will be necessary again. Warnings remain possible as the system approaches.
Five Day Columbus, Ohio Forecast:
- Sunday: Sunny. High 91°F, low 69°F
- Monday: Sunny. High 92°F, low 72°F
- Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High 91°F, low 72°F
- Wednesday: Showers likely, possible thunderstorms before 2 p.m. High 88°F, low 70°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 88°F, low 71°F
