Columbus, Ohio – A soggy weather pattern will settle over central Ohio this week, bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms that could impact travel and outdoor activities, including the Juneteenth holiday. Residents should prepare for recurring wet conditions starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday. The primary concern with these slow-moving systems will be periods of heavy rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, the highest chances for rain on Tuesday will arrive before 2 p.m., with another possibility of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Drivers should remain alert for ponding on roadways during the heavier downpours. These storms could produce between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain, with higher amounts possible in localized areas. Be sure to secure outdoor items that could be affected by sudden wind gusts.
The unsettled weather continues Wednesday with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 8 a.m., as temperatures climb toward 86 degrees. The pattern holds for Juneteenth on Thursday, which also has a 50% probability of showers and storms after 11 a.m., potentially disrupting community events and celebrations with a high near 82 degrees.
Conditions are expected to improve significantly by the weekend. Skies will clear Thursday night, leading to a mostly sunny Friday with a high of 86 degrees. The weekend promises sunshine and summer heat, with temperatures reaching into the low 90s. Further advisories may be issued if storm intensity increases.
Here is the five-day outlook for Columbus:
- TUESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High: 80°F, Low: 69°F.
- WEDNESDAY: Chance of thunderstorms. High: 86°F, Low: 70°F.
- JUNETEENTH: Chance of showers and storms after 11 a.m. High: 82°F, Low: 64°F.
- FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 86°F, Low: 68°F.
- SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 91°F, Low: 74°F.
