Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio will start the week with mostly sunny skies and near-90° heat, but the calm pattern won’t last. Spotty thunderstorms are expected to return Tuesday evening into Wednesday, bringing the chance of heavy downpours and brief wind gusts.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Monday will stay dry with highs near 87 under mostly sunny skies. A shift comes Tuesday, when afternoon highs climb toward 89 before scattered thunderstorms develop after sunset. Rain chances increase into Wednesday, with storms possibly lingering into the evening.
Drivers across Franklin, Delaware, and Licking counties should prepare for sudden downpours Tuesday night through Wednesday that may slow travel on I-70, I-71, and I-270. The storms could bring pockets of localized flooding, though most rainfall totals will stay below an inch.
Residents are advised to monitor forecasts closely, keep devices charged in case of power outages, and avoid flooded roadways during peak storm activity.
Drier weather returns by Thursday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s. A pleasant weekend is expected, featuring highs in the upper 80s under clear skies.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, Ohio:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 87.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 89. Storms possible late.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms, high near 87.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 85.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 88.
