Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Friday - 22 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:24) Tonight's Heavy Rain Threat (00:00:56) What To Wear Today (00:01:17) Weekend Outlook (00:01:42) Looking Ahead To Memorial Day Columbus is under a Flood Watch tonight, and this is the episode to hear before you head out the door. A 90% chance of rain is already rolling through this afternoon, with temperatures sliding from 69 down to 62 — damp, breezy, and not improving. Tonight the rain chance hits 100%, southeast winds gust to 23 mph, and rainfall totals could reach 1 to 2 inches. That's the kind of accumulation that floods low-lying roads fast, so if your commute home runs through any trouble spots, build in extra time and have a backup route ready.For today's outfit: grab an umbrella — non-negotiable — and layer up with a light jacket. Damp and breezy always feels colder than the thermometer says.The weekend doesn't offer much relief. Saturday brings more showers and thunderstorms with a high near 75 and gusts again around 23 mph. Saturday night the rain begins to ease, dropping to a 56% chance by late evening. Sunday climbs toward 80 degrees but still carries a 75% precipitation chance, so the storms aren't finished yet.The good news: Memorial Day is shaping up as the best window of the long weekend, with only a 31% rain chance and a high near 81. If you're planning anything outdoors, Monday is your target day — but keep watching the forecast as it gets closer.Stay weather-aware, Columbus. Watch for flooding tonight, keep that umbrella within arm's reach, and hold out for Monday.This episode includes AI-generated content.