Columbus is waking up under a thick blanket of clouds Wednesday, with rain set to turn the morning commute into a soggy one and showers hanging around much of the day. Temperatures will climb only to about 66 degrees, while south winds could gust near 30 mph. A few thunderstorms are possible, though the severe-weather threat is expected to stay limited.
Rain Takes Over Wednesday
The latest forecast calls for rain before 10 a.m., followed by periods of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms through the afternoon. The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is possible. Rain should begin tapering from west to east late Wednesday afternoon and evening.
That is a sharper, wetter update than Tuesday's outlook, which had already flagged a midweek soaking; Hoodline's previous forecast described the storm setup. Despite the rain totals, forecasters say recent dry conditions should keep widespread flooding concerns low. Drivers should still watch for ponding and reduced visibility during the heaviest showers.
Clouds And Rain Chance Thursday, Cooler Air Follows
Thursday should bring mostly cloudy skies and a 50% chance of rain, with a high near 69. Friday brings another chance of rain after 1 p.m., with a high near 66, before Saturday and Sunday settle into partly sunny to mostly sunny conditions in the mid-50s.
Overnight lows will fall into the upper 30s by Saturday night and Sunday night, while Monday and Tuesday rebound to around 60 and 64 degrees. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Columbus area, but Wednesday's combination of rain and gusty winds calls for extra time on the road.
