Columbus is starting Monday, August 3, with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 66 degrees and a brisk north wind near 12 mph. The forecast then turns friendly for the rest of the day, with sunshine building and an afternoon high near 82.
Clouds may linger early before scattering by the afternoon, when the north wind should hold around 9 mph. The National Weather Service expects dry conditions through Monday evening, with clear skies and a cooler low near 59 overnight, according to its latest area forecast discussion.
Tuesday Brings More Heat
Tuesday looks even warmer and brighter, with sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees. Winds will be light from the northeast, and Tuesday night should stay mostly clear with a low around 65.
Storm Chances Return Wednesday
The quiet stretch breaks Wednesday afternoon, when showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m. Columbus is forecast to reach about 88 degrees, with a 50% chance of precipitation and only a small amount of rain expected in most spots.
Showers and thunderstorms could linger Wednesday night and return Thursday afternoon, when another high near 88 is expected. Friday currently looks like the wettest day of the week, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms and storm chances continuing into Friday night.
Saturday stays warm near 86 degrees with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, while Sunday may reach 87 with a lower but still notable chance of storms. No watches or warnings are in effect for the area, but anyone making outdoor plans later in the week may want a backup plan once the pattern turns more active.
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