Columbus is waking up under cloudy skies and muggy air today, with temperatures near 72 degrees and a high forecast around 82. The bigger story arrives later: showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more common through the afternoon, putting a wet-weather asterisk on outdoor plans across the city.
Storm Chances Build Sunday Afternoon
A few showers could pop up before late morning, but coverage is expected to increase from midday into the afternoon. The National Weather Service Wilmington office puts the overall chance of rain at 60%, with thunderstorms most likely from the afternoon into early evening and rainfall generally under a tenth of an inch. The National Weather Service forecast calls for a partly sunny day despite the passing downpours.
Storms are likely to continue into this evening before tapering off later at night. The low should settle near 67 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and a northwest wind around 7 mph.
No Watches Or Warnings For Columbus
No watches or warnings were listed for the area this morning. Still, the weather service discussion flags a localized potential for funnel clouds in parts of the broader central Ohio region, along with some heavier rain from stronger thunderstorms.
That means outdoor events may see quick interruptions rather than an all-day washout. Keep an eye on the sky during the afternoon, and move indoors promptly if thunder rolls in.
Monday Brings A Brief Break
Tomorrow looks noticeably calmer, with partly sunny skies, a high near 82 and only a small chance of rain. Tomorrow night should be partly cloudy and cooler, with temperatures dipping to about 63.
The unsettled pattern returns Tuesday night and continues through the rest of the week. Columbus could reach the mid-80s Wednesday through Saturday, but each day brings at least some chance of showers or thunderstorms, making this a week for flexible plans and keeping the umbrella within arm's reach.
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