Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Monday - 25 May 2026

A Special Weather Statement issued just before 6 AM by the National Weather Service out of Wilmington, Ohio, is in effect for the Columbus area this Memorial Day — and it's the first thing you should check before making outdoor plans today.Current conditions show mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 78°F and a light north wind at around 6 mph. The good news: zero percent chance of rain today. No washout for your holiday. The high holds at 78°F — comfortable, if a little overcast. Tonight clears to partly cloudy with a low around 59°F, making evening plans very doable.Tuesday looks even better: partly sunny, high near 83°F, almost no wind. That's your window. Because Tuesday night, rain chances climb to 35% after 2 AM, and Wednesday brings likely showers — a 57% precipitation chance — with possible thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening. High near 82°F, but it won't feel like it.The back half of the week recovers strongly. Thursday is sunny with a high near 82°F. Friday is mostly sunny at 78°F. The weekend looks mild and mostly dry, with only a slight rain chance creeping in by Sunday.For commuters today, Memorial Day traffic patterns apply — roads should be manageable, but keep the Special Weather Statement in mind if your route heads south or east of Columbus.Bottom line: enjoy the dry holiday, get things done Tuesday, carry an umbrella Wednesday, and look forward to a genuinely pleasant end of the week.This episode includes AI-generated content.