Columbus is waking up cloudy, calm, and near 70 degrees on Tuesday, but the day should improve quickly. Clouds are expected to thin after sunrise, leading to mostly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 80.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington expects dry conditions as high pressure settles over the area. North winds will stay light at 2 to 6 mph, while humidity gradually eases through the afternoon, no watches or warnings are posted for Ohio.
Wednesday Brings The Week’s Stormiest Stretch
Clouds return Wednesday, with showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. The high should reach about 79 degrees, with a 50% chance of rain and up to a quarter-inch possible.
Wednesday night looks wetter, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall could reach a half-inch in spots, and brief heavier downpours are possible in storms.
Showers Linger Before A Brighter Weekend
Thursday could bring a few more showers before 2 p.m., followed by another chance for thunderstorms, with a high near 79 and a 40% rain chance. Friday looks like the cleanest bet for outdoor plans, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 80.
Saturday starts mostly sunny before a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, while Sunday stays mostly sunny with a high near 77 and only a slight storm chance. Monday currently looks comfortable and mostly sunny, with another high near 77.
