Columbus woke up to a soggy start today, July 28, with light rain, patchy fog, and temperatures hovering near 68 degrees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to hang around through the early commute before a cold front slides through, shifting winds to the northwest and drying things out later in the day. As clouds break this afternoon, highs should climb into the mid 80s.
Morning Commute
The most active weather is expected before 7 a.m. today, with showers and thunderstorms most likely in the early hours and a lower chance of scattered storms lingering into midafternoon. Brief heavy downpours, isolated strong wind gusts and small hail are all on the table, with new rainfall totals generally running from about a tenth to a quarter of an inch in many neighborhoods. The timing and threats for this morning are laid out by the National Weather Service.
Travel And Safety
Wet roads and reduced visibility could slow the drive, so build in some extra time, ease up on the gas in standing water, and stay alert for hydroplaning. Transit riders should keep an eye out for temporary service changes or reroutes during heavier storm cells and think twice about any outdoor plans early in the day. For real-time route and service information, check COTA.
Afternoon And Week Ahead
Once the cold front clears the area today, expect a shift to gusty northwest winds this afternoon and a noticeably drier air mass building in for tomorrow and Thursday. Highs dip into the low 80s tomorrow, with overnight lows in the low 60s, more in line with what Columbus usually sees in late July. For more details and forecast updates, head to the National Weather Service.
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