Columbus wakes to clear skies and temperatures near 45 degrees Friday, with sunshine pushing the afternoon high to about 77. The calm stretch has an expiration date, though: showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive Saturday night and continue through Sunday.
Sunny Friday, Cloudier Saturday
Friday, October 9, will be the week’s easy weather winner, with light southeast winds and almost no chance of rain. Saturday, October 10, stays dry through much of the day but turns mostly cloudy, with a high near 76 and gusts reaching up to 26 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Weekend Rain Could Be Heavy In Spots
Rain showers are likely Saturday night, especially after 8 p.m., followed by showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Sunday, October 11, brings a 100% chance of precipitation, with roughly a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch possible and wind gusts generally in the 25-to-35-mph range.
Forecasters say some locations could receive more than 2 inches, although the current flooding threat is considered localized and lower-end because the rain is expected to fall steadily rather than in one short burst. Outdoor events, evening drives and Sunday plans could all get messy, so a rain jacket and a backup plan would be sensible.
Monday Brings A Brief Reset
Conditions improve Monday, October 12, with partly sunny skies and a high near 77. A weak system could bring a 30% chance of showers Tuesday before temperatures cool to the low 70s Wednesday, when mostly sunny skies are expected for much of the day.
