COLUMBUS Weather Tuesday starts cold but sunny. A warm stretch is coming mid-week before a major storm system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to Central Ohio late Thursday into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Today, Tuesday March 24: Sunny and cold. High near 51 degrees. Wind calm in the morning, light southeast breeze in the afternoon. Current temperature at John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 28 degrees.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 37 degrees. Calm wind.
Wednesday March 25: A nice day. Partly sunny with a high near 65 degrees. South wind 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday night after 5 a.m.
Thursday March 26: Warm but unsettled. High near 75 degrees with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the morning, afternoon, and again in the evening. South wind gusting up to 25 mph. Rain amounts less than a tenth of an inch, but thunderstorms could bring heavier totals.
Thursday Night: This is the one to watch. Showers and a possible thunderstorm overnight with a 90 percent chance of rain. One to two inches of rainfall possible. Low around 39 degrees.
Friday March 27: Leftover chance of showers before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, high near 46 degrees. Friday night clears out with a low around 26 degrees.
Weekend: Sunny Saturday with a high near 49 degrees. Mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 59 degrees.
Looking Ahead: Next Monday warms back up to near 65 degrees.
The one to two inches of rain possible Thursday night could cause localized flooding in low-lying areas of Columbus, particularly near the Scioto River, Olentangy River, and Alum Creek. Residents in Franklinton, Clintonville, and Linden should monitor conditions Thursday evening.
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This forecast is based on data from the National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio. Published: March 24, 2026 | ColumbusFrontline.com