Ohio – A cold, gray start is unfolding across Columbus this morning, but the bigger concern builds later today as storms organize to the west. The air feels brisk now, with temperatures near 37°F and a steady breeze, yet conditions will shift სწრაფly by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop later today and into the evening across central Ohio. Some storms could produce large hail exceeding 2 inches in diameter, along with damaging wind gusts. The most active window sets up from late afternoon through the evening commute.
Across Columbus and surrounding counties, drivers should prepare for rapidly changing conditions after 4 p.m. Visibility may drop in heavy rain, and hail could create hazardous driving, especially along I-70 and I-71 corridors. Plan ahead and avoid travel during peak storm activity if possible.
Through the early part of the day, skies remain partly sunny with highs reaching near 46°F. Winds from the north gust up to 24 mph, adding a sharp chill despite brief sun. Conditions stay quiet into tonight with clearing skies and temperatures falling to around 28°F.
Sunshine returns Tuesday with a high near 51°F, offering a break from active weather. By Wednesday, temperatures climb to the mid-60s under mostly sunny skies, signaling a strong spring rebound. That warmth continues into Thursday, when highs push into the mid-70s alongside increasing rain chances.
Rain becomes more widespread late Thursday into Friday, bringing another round of wet roads before cooler air returns next weekend.
Stay weather-aware today, especially later this afternoon as storms develop quickly. Do you have plans during the evening commute, and are you prepared for sudden severe weather?
Five Day Outlook for Columbus, OH:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 51°F
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 64°F
Thursday: Chance of rain, high near 74°F
Friday: Chance of rain, high near 47°F
Saturday: Sunny, high near 50°F
