Columbus is starting Thursday in a foggy, sticky 70-degree haze, but the day is expected to turn mostly sunny and hot before storm chances build after sunset. Patchy fog should lift by 9 a.m., and temperatures are forecast to climb to around 90 under a light southwest breeze.
Fog Lifts Before The Heat Arrives
Visibility at John Glenn Columbus International Airport was about half a mile around 5:35 a.m., with humidity at 100%, making for a slower start for early drivers and cyclists. The National Weather Service expects sunshine to take over quickly, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by afternoon.
Thursday has only a 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms during the day, but the odds rise to 60% Thursday night. Storms could bring locally heavy rain, with new rainfall of about a tenth to a quarter inch possible.
Weekend Plans Need A Backup
Friday looks cooler but still warm, with a high near 86 and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The wetter stretch arrives Friday night, when storm chances jump to 80%, and rainfall could reach a quarter to half an inch in spots.
Saturday starts with rain showers likely before 11 a.m., followed by additional storm chances into the afternoon, with a high near 87. Sunday stays mostly sunny overall, but a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms remains from late morning into the afternoon.
Storm Chances Continue Into Next Week
Monday remains hot near 89 with another 30% chance of storms. The strongest signal in the extended forecast arrives Tuesday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected with an 80% chance, followed by more likely rain showers Wednesday and a high near 83.
No watches or warnings are listed for Ohio in the current forecast. With repeated storms possible from Thursday night through early next week, outdoor plans should include a nearby shelter, while drivers should be ready for sudden downpours and reduced visibility.
