Columbus, Ohio – Summer storms will disrupt Sunday plans in central Ohio as a line of thunderstorms moves in after 2 p.m., bringing the threat of lightning, heavy rain, and brief wind gusts that could complicate travel on I-70 and I-71.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, there’s a 60% chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon through evening, especially between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Columbus. While rainfall amounts are expected to stay under a quarter inch, isolated downpours may briefly reduce visibility and cause minor flooding in low-lying areas.
Travelers and outdoor event-goers should plan accordingly: pack rain gear, charge phones in advance, and avoid driving through standing water. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph, calming by nightfall.
Looking ahead, Monday starts hot and unstable again, with showers likely by late afternoon. The chance of rain increases after 5 p.m. Monday and continues overnight into Tuesday. Tuesday offers a brief break with only scattered storms, but another round of thunderstorm activity is expected Wednesday through Friday.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast: Columbus, OH
- Sunday (July 6): 95°F, chance of storms after 2 p.m., 60% chance of rain
- Monday: 90°F, showers likely after 5 p.m., 60% chance
- Tuesday: 89°F, scattered storms possible after 2 p.m., 30% chance
- Wednesday: 88°F, storms likely after noon, 50% chance
- Thursday: 89°F, more storms possible, 50% chance
