Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH)

Lat: 39.99°NLon: 82.88°WElev: 807ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus OH

Flood Watch September 21, 09:39am until September 21, 12:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 21, 09:39am until September 21, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus OH
 39.98°N 83°W (Elev. 784 ft)
9:12 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
9am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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