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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbus, Ohio State University Airport (KOSU)

Lat: 40.08°NLon: 83.08°WElev: 902ft.

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 1 May 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lewis Center OH

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. High near 55. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. High near 55. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lewis Center OH
 40.18°N 83°W (Elev. 925 ft)
Last Update:
4:24 am EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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