Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio will enjoy a warm and sunny stretch through the weekend, but rain and storms are set to return by early next week. Highs in the mid-80s Saturday and Sunday will give way to cooler, wetter conditions starting late Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers could develop after 2 a.m. Monday night, with heavier rainfall likely Tuesday into Tuesday night. Forecasters place the chance of rain at 90% Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible before midnight. A cold front will follow, dropping daytime highs from the 80s into the low 70s by midweek.
Drivers across Franklin, Delaware, and Licking counties should plan for slick roads Tuesday afternoon and evening as steady rain moves in. Flooding is not expected, but ponding on highways like I-70 and I-71 could slow travel. The wet weather may also delay commutes and outdoor events.
Residents are advised to check gutters and storm drains ahead of the rain and keep travel plans flexible through Tuesday night.
Showers taper by Wednesday morning, with clearing skies and highs in the upper 60s expected to close out the workweek. More sunshine returns Thursday and Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, Ohio:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 86.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 85.
- Monday: Mostly sunny early, showers after 2 a.m., high 85.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high near 77, thunderstorms possible at night.
- Wednesday: Showers early, partly sunny later, high near 67.
