Friday, March 6, 2026, started with Columbus wrapped in a thick blanket of fog, with temperatures in the mid‑50s and some low‑lying neighborhoods seeing visibility suddenly drop off a cliff. The murk is expected to snarl the morning commute before conditions clear this afternoon, when highs climb into the mid‑70s.
Dense Fog This Morning
The National Weather Service Wilmington office has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. Friday, March 6. The advisory warns visibility could fall to one‑quarter mile or less in river valleys and other low areas. If you have to drive, stick with low‑beam headlights, slow down and leave extra stopping distance, and be ready for sudden pockets of very poor visibility on ramps, bridges and underpasses.
Warm Afternoon and Storm Threat
Skies should gradually break later today for a partly sunny, unusually warm afternoon with a high near 75°F, which is near record territory for March 6 in the Columbus area. For background on the flood watch and the broader wet pattern, expect a better chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, when gusts could reach around 32 mph in stronger storms.
Commute Notes
Expect slower-than-normal surface traffic and possible delays at John Glenn Columbus International Airport during the morning rush because of reduced visibility and patchy low ceilings. Avoid driving through standing water, since with soils saturated from recent rainfall some streams and low‑lying streets remain at risk for ponding, and small waterways could still be running high, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington.
Quick Take
Dense fog should lift by mid‑morning, giving way to a warm afternoon that reaches into the mid‑70s, while showers and a stronger round of storms are likely Saturday. We will update this page as warnings change, so check local alerts before you travel.
