Columbus started Monday, May 11, 2026, on a cool and quiet note, with temperatures around 45°F at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and a thin mix of clouds overhead. The city is in for a mostly sunny stretch through the afternoon, with highs headed for the mid-60s and light northwest breezes. It is a calm setup that will not last long, though, with rain and a line of showers expected Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Today
Today, Monday, May 11, 2026, will bring mostly sunny skies with a high near 66°F and light northwest winds of 0–8 mph, a solid setup for outdoor errands, dog walks, and patio time. Tonight, lows drop into the low-to-mid 40s, so gardeners should be ready for a crisp finish to the day. Skies turn partly cloudy after sunset, with little precipitation expected through the early evening hours.
Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
Showers are set to return after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, with rain becoming more widespread overnight and a line of showers and thunderstorms possible into the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Southwest winds could pick up Tuesday night to 7–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, and forecasters expect new rainfall amounts of about a tenth to a quarter of an inch. The line should push east of the I‑71 corridor by daybreak, and the National Weather Service Wilmington notes that most neighborhoods are in for brief downpours rather than any prolonged flooding concerns.
Commuter Notes
If you have Tuesday evening plans, pack an umbrella and be ready for gusty spots on bridges and exposed stretches of road. For those following our earlier coverage, the storm window we flagged earlier is still in play, but updated timing now keeps the heaviest action mainly overnight and into Wednesday morning. Build in extra time for the Wednesday morning commute and watch for localized downpours that could briefly slow traffic.
Weekend Outlook
After a cooler stretch in the middle of the week, temperatures rebound with highs near the low 70s on Tuesday, then climb into the 80s by the weekend, with readings near 84°F on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and around 88°F on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Scattered afternoon storms remain possible into the weekend, so expect a warm but occasionally unsettled pattern. For full timing and hourly details, check the National Weather Service Wilmington.
