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Columbus, Ohio — 7-Day Severe Weather Forecast
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Today — Friday, October 9: No Severe Threat
Expect a sunny day with a high near 74 degrees and a low around 46. There is a very slight chance of rain, but no strong storms are expected. Dry conditions will continue through Saturday.
Tomorrow — Saturday, October 10: No Severe Threat
Primary hazards: lightning
The day starts dry and mostly cloudy with a high near 75 degrees. Rain chances increase late Saturday afternoon and into the night, potentially bringing around a tenth of an inch of rain. The overnight low will be around 59 degrees. No strong storms are expected.
Day 3 — Sunday, October 11: No Severe Threat
Showers are expected to move in, with a high near 66 degrees and a low around 58. While rain is likely, any storms that form are unlikely to be strong. Totals could approach an inch in some spots, but heavy rain or flooding is not anticipated. No severe thunderstorms are expected.
Extended Outlook (Days 4–7)
Day 4 — Monday, October 12: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will range from a low of 60 degrees to a high of 73 degrees on Monday. Showers and storms are not expected, with both forecasts keeping the day essentially dry. While one forecast suggests little energy for storms, another indicates very little potential for strong storms. Overall, the day looks partly sunny and quiet.
Day 5 — Tuesday, October 13: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will reach a high of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, dropping to 64 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. One forecast suggests about 0.05 inches of rain with no wet hours, while another indicates very little to no rain. Showers are possible, given a 25% chance of rain during the day and 16% at night.
Day 6 — Wednesday, October 14: No Severe Threat
High temperatures are expected to reach around 66 degrees Fahrenheit, with overnight lows dipping to about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. One forecast suggests around half an inch of rain, while another indicates the day will be essentially dry. There is a slight chance of rain showers during the day on Wednesday, becoming mostly sunny later.
Day 7 — Thursday, October 15: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will be mild for mid-October, with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. There is a slight chance of rain showers during the day. One forecast suggests around 0.27 inches of rain, while another indicates up to 0.77 inches. Any storms that develop are not expected to be strong.
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Written by AI from weather-model data and Storm Prediction Center outlooks. For information only: not a substitute for official National Weather Service watches and warnings. Full disclaimer