Columbus drivers may face slick spots and delays Thursday afternoon as thunderstorms threaten to move through central Ohio. Travel on I-70 and I-71 could slow briefly during the evening commute if showers intensify.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, rain and storms are most likely after 2 p.m. Thursday. A slight chance of showers lingers until early Friday, but totals should remain light. Skies clear quickly, bringing a stretch of sunny and calm weather leading into Labor Day weekend.
Thursday’s high near 76 degrees comes with building clouds and a 20% storm chance. Evening lows settle into the upper 50s under mostly cloudy skies. Friday turns mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s and light north winds.
For Columbus and surrounding Franklin County, conditions appear favorable for outdoor plans starting Saturday. Highs hover in the mid-70s Saturday and Sunday with only a few clouds at night. By Labor Day Monday, sunshine dominates with highs reaching near 80. The National Weather Service advises keeping an eye on Thursday storms but says the holiday weekend should remain dry and pleasant.
Residents should prepare for quick changes Thursday, charging devices and delaying outdoor activities until storms pass. Commuters are urged to slow down on wet roads and remain alert to changing conditions.
Sunny weather dominates through early next week, giving central Ohio a welcome break from unsettled skies.
Five Day Forecast for Columbus, Ohio
- Thursday: High 76, chance of storms after 2 p.m. Low 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 74, low 50.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 74, low 52.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 77, low 56.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high 80, low 59.
