Todays weather in Columbus Ohio - Wednesday - 27 May 2026

Columbus is under a Flood Watch today, and it runs all the way through two in the morning. If you're heading out, this is the forecast you need before you do anything else.Outside right now it's 77 degrees, but conditions are actively stormy. Showers and thunderstorms are in progress with an 83 percent precipitation chance and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall expected. A separate Flood Advisory, issued this morning, is in effect until 9 AM — meaning low-lying areas and poor drainage spots are already a concern. Watch for standing water and give yourself extra following distance on the roads.The heaviest storm activity is concentrated before 5 PM. After that, showers and thunderstorms remain possible into the early evening before easing off. Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a low around 59 and just a 30 percent lingering chance — but the Flood Watch stays active until 2 AM, so stay alert.Dress for real rain today. Not a sprinkle — an umbrella, waterproof footwear, and patience on the commute. Avoid areas that tend to flood.The good news: Thursday is completely clear. Sunny skies, a high near 77, zero rain chance, and a pleasant north breeze. Friday hits 78 and sunny. The rest of the week through the weekend stays clean and dry in the low-to-mid seventies. Today is the outlier. Get through it and the week is yours.A quick daily weather briefing for Columbus, Ohio — current conditions, high and low temps, commute outlook, and any active alerts. Under 3 minutes, every day.This episode includes AI-generated content.