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Blue-Sky Monday in Columbus Before Midweek Storms Crash the Party

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Published on August 24, 2026
Blue-Sky Monday in Columbus Before Midweek Storms Crash the PartySource: Jordan Griffith on Unsplash

Columbus is starting today with clear skies and a cool temperature near 57°F, but the day will warm into comfortable summer territory. Sunshine will dominate the forecast, giving residents a dry and easygoing start to the week.

The National Weather Service expects a sunny high near 76°F, with west winds increasing from around 3 mph to as much as 10 mph during the afternoon. No rain is expected today, and no watches or warnings are posted for the area, according to the National Weather Service.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

Temperatures should climb through the 60s by late morning and reach the mid-70s by afternoon as scattered clouds mix with otherwise abundant sunshine. Tonight will turn partly cloudy, with a low around 56°F and lighter west winds.

Midweek Brings The Rain Chance Back

Tomorrow stays mostly sunny with a high near 79°F, followed by a partly sunny Wednesday topping out around 81°F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 2 a.m. Thursday, when Columbus could reach 83°F with a 30% chance of rain and storms.

Weekend Trends Warmer

Friday looks sunny and warm near 82°F, while Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high around 83°F. Sunday may bring the week’s warmest reading, near 85°F, along with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.