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Ohio Weather: Rain, Gusty Winds Nov. 4–5 in Columbus
Columbus, OH – Columbus residents can expect a major change in weather Wednesday, November 4, as widespread showers move into central Ohio following a warm and sunny Election Day. Rain chances will re
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-03T09:29:21.672Z
Columbus, OH – Columbus residents can expect a major change in weather Wednesday, November 4, as widespread showers move into central Ohio following a warm and sunny Election Day. Rain chances will reach 100%, with gusty winds and cooler temperatures accompanying the unsettled conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, Columbus is expected to reach a high near 77 degrees Tuesday, November 3, before showers arrive Wednesday. Forecasters predict rainfall amounts between one quarter and one half inch during the day, with additional precipitation possible Wednesday night.
Rain Chances Reach 100% Wednesday Wednesday will bring the most widespread rainfall in the current forecast, with showers expected throughout the Columbus area.
Temperatures will reach approximately 70 degrees, noticeably cooler than Tuesday's high of 77 degrees.
South winds of 10 to 18 mph could gust as high as 29 mph, creating breezy conditions during periods of rainfall.
Rain chances remain elevated Wednesday night at 80%, with showers expected mainly before 1 a.m.
Additional rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter inch are possible overnight.
Residents traveling Wednesday should prepare for wet roads and reduced visibility during heavier showers, particularly during the morning and afternoon commute.
Sunshine Returns Thursday Before Weekend Cooldown Conditions improve Thursday, November 5, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees.
Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 49 degrees.
Friday, November 6, brings another chance of rain after 1 p.m., although precipitation chances are considerably lower at 30%.
Temperatures will reach approximately 66 degrees before falling into the middle 40s Friday night.
The cooling trend continues through the weekend, with Saturday reaching only 59 degrees and Sunday topping out near 58 degrees.
By Sunday night, temperatures could fall to around 39 degrees, bringing a noticeably colder feel compared with the warm conditions earlier in the week.
Full Columbus Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Sunny with a high near 77°F. South winds 8–10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 60°F and gusts up to 21 mph. Wednesday, November 4: Showers with a 100% precipitation chance. High near 70°F. South winds 10–18 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. Rainfall amounts between 0.25 and 0.50 inches possible. Wednesday night brings an 80% chance of showers, mainly before 1 a.m., with a low near 56°F. Additional rainfall of 0.10 to 0.25 inches possible. Thursday, November 5: Mostly sunny with a high near 69°F. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 49°F. Friday, November 6: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m. High near 66°F. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 46°F. Saturday, November 7: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain before 1 p.m. High near 59°F. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 41°F. Sunday, November 8: Partly sunny with a high near 58°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 39°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a high near 57°F.