Columbus woke up Sunday (June 7) to light rain, low clouds, and that familiar summertime wall of humidity, with temperatures hovering near 70°F at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Skies are expected to break to partly sunny around midday, sending highs into the mid-80s, near 86°F, with only a light northwest breeze to stir the air. Most of the metro should stay dry this afternoon, but a few brief, isolated showers could pop up during peak heating. The forecast gets wetter Monday (June 8) into Tuesday (June 9), when more widespread showers and thunderstorms may bring locally heavy downpours.
This Morning Into Tonight
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, dewpoints are stuck in the upper 60s this morning, keeping things on the sticky side, and tonight's low should land near 66°F. Northeast winds will stay light, around 5 mph, so evening plans should be in decent shape aside from any stray showers that manage to develop. There is only a small chance of measurable rain this evening before slightly drier air starts to work in overnight.
Monday Through Tuesday Storm Threat
Monday (June 8) turns hotter, with highs near 89°F and a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after about 2 p.m. The main soaking arrives Tuesday, June 9, when showers and storms are likely, and the chance of rain jumps to around 70 percent. Slow movers could drop locally heavy rainfall and briefly flood poor-drainage or urban spots if storms track over the same areas. If you have outdoor plans on Monday afternoon or Tuesday, it is worth having a backup option and keeping an eye on updated forecasts.
Midweek Heat
By midweek, highs climb into the upper 80s on Wednesday, June 10, and could push close to 90°F on Thursday (June 11), especially away from the river. Afternoon humidity will make it feel even hotter, so it is a good time to hydrate, ease up on strenuous outdoor work in the midday hours, and keep an eye on kids and pets for any signs of heat stress. The forecast can still shift a bit, so checking back Monday for any refinements or possible advisories later in the week is a smart call.
Earlier Coverage
We first flagged the warming trend and weekend storm risk in a previous update. We will pass along any watches or warnings if they are issued for central Ohio.
