COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Scattered rain and thunderstorms return to Columbus weather Wednesday and Thursday. It will be cooler and drier to end the week Friday.
Columbus weather today: muggy, scattered storms
It’s a much warmer start Wednesday morning compared to Tuesday morning. Temperatures are near the 70 degree mark.
The day remains warm and muggy, with highs in the upper 80s and heat indices in the mid to upper 90s. Take plenty of breaks if you’ll be outdoors.
There are some rain and thunderstorms today. This morning, a line is passing by for areas north of Columbus. The risk of severe thunderstorms is low, however, rain will be heavy at times. Remember not to drive through standing water in the roads if you find any during your morning commute.
This afternoon more clouds develop. There is another round of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Once again, heavy rain is the primary concern. Rain will slow the evening commute in some locations.
Columbus weather tomorrow: additional storm chances
Once again Thursday, expect hot and humid weather with additional thunderstorm chances.
Temperatures Thursday morning are warm in the low 70s.
The entire day Thursday is not a wash, but on and off through the day, there will be additional rain and thunderstorm chances. Rain could be heavy at times again tomorrow.
Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s Thursday afternoon.
Looking ahead: drying out briefly
We will dry out briefly to end the week on Friday. Some clouds clear during the day. It will also be cooler to end the week, with highs only warming near 80 degrees by Friday afternoon.
Friday evening will stay dry with temperatures falling into the upper 70s. Things are looking good for Football Friday Nite.
Looking ahead, we have more rain and storm chances that will impact your weekend plans.
Saturday morning looks dry, but rain and thunderstorms return in the second half of the day.
Skies stay cloudy on Sunday as rain showers continue.
Temperatures both days this weekend will be in the low to mid 80s.
It will be a wet start to next week, as there are additional rain shower chances Monday and Tuesday.