Columbus is waking up to fog and mist Sunday morning, but the gray start will quickly give way to bright sunshine and a hot afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb from the mid-60s early to around 90 degrees by late afternoon. The bigger weather story arrives after dark, when storm chances begin ramping up.
Sunday should stay dry through the afternoon, with southwest winds increasing to around 8 mph and heat indexes reaching roughly 95 to 100 degrees. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms may develop north of the area Sunday evening before moving south and southeast overnight.
Storm Chances Increase Late Sunday
Columbus has about a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Sunday night, mainly between 10 p.m. and midnight. Rainfall should be limited at first, with amounts generally below a tenth of an inch, but a few storms could produce gusty winds.
Monday brings another warm day with a high near 90 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Storm chances continue into Monday night, when the forecast calls for a 90% chance of rain and possible rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch.
Wet Pattern Takes Over Midweek
Tuesday looks like the soggiest day of the week so far, with showers and thunderstorms likely, a high near 87 and a possible 1 to 2 inches of rain. Repeated storms could make ponding, poor drainage and localized flooding concerns, especially where downpours track over the same areas.
Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Wednesday, with a high around 86, before the pattern gradually eases. Rain chances drop to about 40% Thursday and 30% Friday, while highs cool into the low 80s; Saturday should be near 80 with another chance of showers and storms.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently listed for the Columbus area. Still, anyone with outdoor plans should keep an eye on updated forecasts Monday and Tuesday, when storm timing and rainfall amounts could shift.
