Columbus is rolling out of bed to mostly cloudy, muggy air tomorrow, June 12, with temperatures near 70°F at John Glenn Columbus International. A line of showers and a few thunderstorms will taper off through the morning, with a lingering slight chance of storms through about 10 a.m. After that, clouds should thin out and give way to a mostly sunny afternoon with a high near 84°F and west winds around 10 mph.
The National Weather Service is calling for about a 40% chance of rain before 8 a.m. tomorrow, June 12, with new rainfall totals generally under a tenth of an inch, so most streets should dry out by midday. Some neighborhoods could catch brief, heavy downpours from the morning cells, but conditions are expected to improve quickly. If you have a morning commute or early outdoor plans, keep a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella handy. The afternoon looks largely dry.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
Tomorrow, June 13, will bring the heat, warming into the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies with a high near 87°F. It should be the brightest and driest day of the weekend. A secondary front slides through late Saturday night, bringing a chance of showers between about 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Sunday, June 14, looks wetter. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a high near 81°F, west winds between 7 and 16 mph, and gusts up to 26 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Plan Ahead For Storms
The Sunday storms could pack gusty winds and brief heavy rain that may disrupt outdoor events and slow travel. Secure loose items and allow some extra time for trips. For background on the week’s heat and storm pattern, see the earlier coverage on how a heat advisory hits neighbors and storms stalk commute. Check local transit advisories and the National Weather Service later Saturday night if you have large outdoor plans on Sunday.
Bottom line: bring an umbrella for Today, June 12, soak up the sunshine tomorrow, June 13, and keep a close eye on the forecast for Sunday, June 14, in case storms intensify. Updates will follow if the National Weather Service issues any watches or warnings.
