Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Saturday - 23 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Saturday - 23 May 2026 (00:00:19) Today's Conditions and Commute (00:01:12) Tonight — Storms Then Fog (00:01:41) Weekend and Memorial Day Outlook (00:02:11) What To Wear Today Columbus Ohio weather is front and centre today with a flood advisory in effect until 8 o'clock tonight. Rain showers are already likely as the day begins, temperatures sitting at 76 degrees, and a 61 percent chance of precipitation running through the day. South winds at 14 mph with gusts to 24 mph make an umbrella a liability — a waterproof jacket is the smarter call.Timing matters today. Rain showers dominate the morning and early afternoon, then storms start mixing in from around 1 PM onwards, continuing into the late afternoon. New rainfall totals could reach between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch. Low-lying areas and spots with poor drainage are the ones to watch while that flood advisory remains active.Tonight brings a brief window of storms before 10 PM, then patchy fog moves in. Low around 61 degrees, winds easing to southwest at 2 to 10 mph. If you're heading out late, reduce your speed and give yourself extra time — wet roads and fog are a difficult combination.Looking ahead at the central Ohio forecast for the weekend: Sunday keeps the unsettled pattern going, with fog clearing to likely storms by late morning and a high near 79. Memorial Day on Monday is the bright spot — high near 81 and only a 22 percent chance of showers. If you have outdoor plans this holiday weekend, Monday is your best window.Dress today in a light waterproof layer and practical shoes. Get errands done early, stay across local alerts this afternoon, and check road conditions before driving tonight.This episode includes AI-generated content.