Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio will bask in bright sunshine and temperatures climbing to 92°F Monday, offering one of the driest, calmest days of the week before a midweek storm pattern sets in. Light south winds will develop in the afternoon, making for a warm but manageable late-summer day for outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Monday night will stay mostly clear with lows near 72°F before a slight uptick in humidity signals the next system. By Tuesday afternoon, isolated thunderstorms may pop up, with chances increasing into Tuesday night. A stronger round of showers and storms is expected Wednesday, carrying a 60% likelihood of rain and possible thunderstorms, especially in the morning.
Travelers and commuters should watch for wet roads and possible ponding Wednesday. Monday’s clear skies are ideal for yard work, evening events, or enjoying one last pool day before the unsettled weather arrives.
Thunderstorm chances ease by Thursday, but scattered showers could linger into Friday. Residents should stay alert for updated advisories early this week as the storm track becomes clearer.
Five Day Columbus, OH Forecast:
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, low 69°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 92°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, chance of storms after 2 p.m. High 92°F, low 71°F.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely in the morning. High 88°F, low 70°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, chance of storms. High 88°F, low 68°F.
