Columbus is starting today, on the cool and calm side. Skies are mostly clear, temperatures are sitting in the upper 50s near John Glenn Columbus International Airport, and a light north wind is drifting through. Expect plenty of sunshine through the afternoon with a high near 78°F and north winds around 8 to 12 mph. It is a light-jacket kind of morning, but the afternoon is set up perfectly for errands, dog walks, and park time.
Afternoon Breeze, Sunny Skies
Through midday and the afternoon, sunshine stays in charge. Temperatures climb from the mid 60s by late morning to the upper 70s by mid to late afternoon. North winds may occasionally gust into the low teens, so unsecured patio umbrellas and lightweight yard furniture might shuffle around a bit. Humidity will stay lower than it has been recently, which should make this a comfortably dry stretch for outdoor plans.
Late-Week Storm Window
A pattern change later this week will drag in a more humid, southerly flow and open the door to rounds of showers and thunderstorms from Thursday night, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, with the highest odds on Friday, June 26. According to the National Weather Service Wilmington office, some storms could drop heavy rain and bring gusty winds, and repeated rounds of storms could lead to localized flooding issues. If you have outdoor plans from late Thursday through Saturday, keep a close eye on updated forecasts and work up a backup plan.
Heat Builds Next Week
Once the weekend showers ease up, a hotter and stickier air mass moves in. Highs near 92°F are possible on Monday, June 29, which will make outdoor time tougher on older adults and people with health concerns. It will be a good idea to watch the daily high-temperature forecasts and stay on top of hydration. For more on how this pattern is shaping up, check out our look at the sun before storms crash the weekend.
What To Know Now
Today offers a sweet spot for being outside, with cool, crisp mornings, sunny and dry afternoons, and a steady but manageable breeze. For late-week events, keep weather alerts turned on and check the forecast before heading out, since watches or warnings could be issued if storms start to look stronger or more organized.
