Columbus woke Wednesday to partly cloudy skies and temperatures near 68 degrees, but the calm start will not last. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to spread across the city later Wednesday, with a high near 82 and the greatest storm chances from early afternoon into the evening.
Storms Arrive As Temperatures Peak
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms begins around 8 a.m., with rain chances building through the morning. The National Weather Service says storms could bring damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and localized flooding as multiple rounds move across central Ohio.
Columbus currently has no watches, warnings or advisories posted, but conditions could turn quickly. Drivers should be prepared for wet roads and reduced visibility, while outdoor plans may need a backup as storms become more likely through the afternoon and evening.
The Tuesday’s forecast already described damaging winds, hail and flooding concerns for Wednesday. Rain is possible Wednesday, with additional rain and storms likely Wednesday night.
Thursday And Friday Stay Wet And Windy
Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies, a high near 71 and a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible later in the day and into the night. Friday looks wetter and windier, with rain showers likely, a high near 66 and west winds of 14 to 18 mph; gusts above 30 mph are possible as a cold front moves through.
Sunny Weekend Comes With A Sharp Chill
Saturday turns sunny but much cooler, topping out near 57 degrees after a low around 40 Friday night. Sunday should be sunny and warmer at about 64 degrees, though temperatures could fall into the mid-30s early Sunday, making that morning the best opportunity for widespread frost.
