Today, June 21, started off like a postcard in Columbus: cool, clear, and comfortably crisp at 54°F at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The rest of the day is set to stay mostly sunny and warm, topping out near 81°F, before the atmosphere flips the script and storms roll in overnight into tomorrow.
Tonight Into Monday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is on tap between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., with storms becoming more widespread overnight into tomorrow morning. The low will fall to around 64°F, with southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to about 21 mph. Initial rainfall amounts are expected to run roughly a quarter to a half inch, though isolated heavier downpours are possible. Some neighborhoods could see multiple rounds of storms and locally higher totals, potentially 2 to 3 inches in spots, with forecasters noting uncertainty in exactly where the heaviest bands will set up, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington.
Impacts And Preparedness
Plan on a soggy evening commute and be ready for lightning delays at outdoor events as storms move in. Heavier bursts of rain can knock down visibility in a hurry and cause ponding on low-lying streets. Secure loose patio furniture, and have a quick indoor backup plan if you are hosting anything outside tonight. Never drive through standing water – Turn Around, Don't Drown – and keep a weather app or NOAA weather radio handy in case conditions change quickly.
Rest Of The Week
Storms should taper off tomorrow evening, with a cooler high near 77°F to kick off the workweek. From there, expect drier, near-normal conditions through midweek, with sunshine and highs around 79–81°F on Tuesday and Wednesday. A weak front later in the week could bring another chance of showers, so it is worth checking for updated forecasts before locking in weekend plans. Forecast details and timing are from the National Weather Service Wilmington.
