Storm system bringing damaging winds, possible hail to central Ohio Wednesday, NWS says
The skies darken over Columbus.
Or rather, they likely will Wednesday night when the National Weather Service predicts more storms will sweep through central Ohio.
There's a low risk of hazardous weather on for the remainder of Tuesday. The weather system began making its way across the central Midwest Monday and Tuesday, bringing with it severe storms and extreme winds, and the potential for tornadoes.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms are "likely" Wednesday night across central Ohio, and they may be strong or severe, bringing damaging winds, large hail and copious rainfall, according to NWS Wilmington.
[4:35 AM] Another warm and humid day is on tap today, with a few isolated showers/storms possible. But the primary focus at this time is likely to be Wednesday evening into the overnight hours when a few strong to severe storms will be possible. Additional updates will follow. pic.twitter.com/UfdLcG1mBU
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 21, 2024
Columbus weather forecast for the week of May 21, 2024
The rain and storms won't stop on Wednesday, according to NWS.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a larger risk of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Clouds will increase over the day, and the high will be 84. The chance of precipitation is 40%, and a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rainfall is expected, but it could be higher in the case of storms.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 a.m., then showers and thunderstorms are possible. The low will be around 66, and the chance of precipitation is 80%. A quarter to half an inch of rainfall is possible.
Thursday: Showers and a thunderstorm are possible. The high is near 78 and the chance of precipitation is 80%. Like Wednesday night, a quarter to half an inch of rainfall is possible.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., then the chance continues until 5 a.m. and after. The low will be around 61 and the chance of precipitation is 30%. The rainfall should be less than a tenth of an inch unless storms form.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m. Warm and partly sunny with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Like earlier in the day, the chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday: A chance of showers, turning into a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms continues into the night. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63, chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: Showers are likely, and thunderstorms are possible. The high will be near 81, and it will be partly sunny. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms are likely. It'll be mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. It'll be partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus forecast for Wednesday predicts storms, heavy winds and hail
