Columbus is starting Saturday, May 9, 2026, on the gray and soggy side, with light rain and patchy fog sliding across the city. Early temperatures are stuck in the low 50s, visibility is trimmed in spots, and wet streets are slowing down the morning drive. If you are heading out early, expect a slower commute where showers hang on, give yourself extra time, and watch for slick patches on overpasses and in shaded areas.
Timing And What To Expect
The steadiest showers are favored before 10 a.m., then skies should gradually turn partly sunny with an afternoon high near 73°F. Most spots will pick up only about a tenth to a quarter of an inch of new rain. Southwest winds around 6 to 12 mph could still kick up some occasional gusts near 20 to 25 mph later today. Keep the umbrella handy for the morning, then be ready to trade it for sunglasses by midday as roads dry out.
According to the National Weather Service, the bulk of the light rain should fade through the late morning into early afternoon.
Afternoon Into Sunday
Through the evening, partly sunny skies should hang on, although there is still a slight chance of a passing shower or a few thunderstorms late Saturday. Temperatures tonight slip back to around 54°F. Sunday trends cooler, with a brief shot at an early shower before skies turn partly sunny again and the high tops out near 67°F. By Sunday night, overnight lows are forecast to dip into the mid-40s, so you will want a jacket if you have late-weekend plans outside.
Midweek Watch
Looking ahead, another round of rain is in the cards for Tuesday night into Wednesday, which the National Weather Service flags as the best window this week for more widespread showers and possibly some thunderstorms, with gusty winds in a few spots. Confidence in any severe storms is modest, but it is the wetter and more active stretch on the horizon. Keep an eye on updated forecasts before locking in outdoor plans for the middle of the week.
