Columbus rolled into Monday on the chillier side, with John Glenn Columbus International Airport starting the day in the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies. Sunshine is expected to take over through the afternoon with a high near 73°F, which runs a bit cooler than what early June usually delivers, before a wetter pattern settles in by midweek.
Sunny Start, Cool Afternoon
Clouds should thin out through the morning, giving way to plenty of sun and a comfortable northwest breeze around 7 mph that will make outdoor errands and lunch breaks feel pretty ideal. Temperatures are forecast to top out near 73°F with relatively low humidity. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear, winds relax, and lows dip to around 54°F.
Storms Build Midweek
Things turn more unsettled tomorrow night into Wednesday as a series of low-pressure systems drag moisture north, priming the area for thunderstorms later in the week. According to NWS Wilmington, storms from Wednesday night into Thursday could feature heavy rain, gusty winds, and a risk of severe weather, with localized rainfall totals in the 1 to 2 inch range.
Timing And Impacts
Showers and a few thunderstorms could pop up tomorrow evening, mainly after about 8 p.m., but the higher risk for more widespread and potentially severe storms arrives late Wednesday and continues overnight. An earlier morning storms could snarl commutes. Update flagged this midweek system and urged drivers to be ready for gusty winds and heavier rain. Expect possible travel delays and some localized street flooding during and shortly after the heaviest downpours.
Practical Tips
Bring in or secure loose outdoor items, think about shifting Wednesday night plans indoors, and build extra time into your drive if you need to be on the road during storms. Avoid driving through standing water, turn around, do not drown, and keep an eye on forecast updates through the week as details on timing and severity get fine-tuned.
