Warmer Monday, rain returns by Tuesday
Columbus and Central Ohio Weather
Sunshine and lighter winds associated with high pressure over the region were a perfect combination for Mother’s Day. Afternoon readings topped out in the low 70s.
Skies will be clear tonight, with a chance of seeing the northern lights late away from city lights, although the expectation is for a fainter display at best compared to Friday night’s dazzling colors.
A frontal boundary extending from low pressure in the southern Plains will lift northward early in the week. Winds will turn southerly, sending temperatures into the upper 70s Monday afternoon, with increasing clouds. A few showers could break out later in the evening, with more rain overnight.
A slow-moving storm system will track eastward across the Ohio Valley on Tuesday. Several rounds of showers and a few embedded storms will develop. A few showers could linger on Wednesday.
A drier pattern, with high pressure nosing southward, will bring midweek sunshine. Readings will reach the 70s through the week.
A cold front will bring back rain and storms Friday, with some showers lingering into Saturday. Temperatures will continue to top out in the 70s next weekend.
Forecast
Tonight: A few clouds, not as cool. Low 54
Monday: Partly sunny, warmer. High 79
Tuesday: Showers, few storms. High 71 (60)
Wednesday: Sunshine, pleasant. High 73 (57)
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 77 (51)
Friday: Some sun, showers, storms. High 78 (59)
Saturday: Showers ending, breezy, cooler. High 68 (54)
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