Columbus is waking up to clear skies and temperatures around 52 degrees Thursday morning, with a sunny afternoon climb toward 75. Winds are calm early, visibility is about 10 miles, and there is no rain on the immediate horizon. The easy weather stretch will hold through Saturday afternoon before the forecast takes a much wetter turn.
Sunny Thursday, Cooler Night
The National Weather Service expects a sunny Thursday with no chance of precipitation. Skies should stay mostly clear Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 48 degrees. Friday brings another sunny day near 75, this time with only a light southeast breeze.
Saturday Stays Warm Before Rain Moves In
Saturday remains the weekend standout for daytime plans, with partly sunny skies and a high near 77. Showers are expected to arrive in the evening or overnight, with overnight temperatures in the 40s and 50s. That is a notably wetter update than Hoodline’s Wednesday forecast, which had placed the weekend rain later and at lower intensity.
Sunday Looks Wet And Stormy
Sunday is now shaping up as the forecast’s roughest day, with rain showers early, followed by showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is listed at 100%, with a high near 67. Rain should taper Sunday night. Forecasters say remnants of Hurricane Isaias will cross the Ohio Valley late Saturday into Sunday, bringing potential wind gusts near 30 mph and some locally higher gusts around 40 mph.
Columbus Day Improves, Then Another Cooldown
Columbus Day should be dry. Tuesday turns breezier with a 30% chance of showers and a high near 74, while Wednesday looks mostly sunny but cooler near 65. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the Columbus area, but outdoor plans Sunday may need a backup option.
