Showers have moved into Columbus and central Ohio following a taste of warm, sunny weather to start the week that didn’t last long.
The first of two expected storm fronts moved into Columbus around 7 p.m. on April 27, with the second one expected early Tuesday morning, April 28. The first front was just rain, with isolated thunder possible, but meteorologists expect the second front to contain more stormy weather and heavy rain. No severe weather is expected.
Rain chances continue into Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing cooler temperatures by the latter half of the week with high temperatures in the mid-50s.
Rain is likely early April 28, with a chance for additional thunderstorms later in the day. Highs will remain mild near 76 degrees, though winds could gust up to 25 mph.
More widespread rain is expected April 29, when showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day. Cooler temperatures will follow, with a high near 64 degrees.
Conditions are forecasted to dry out by Wednesday night, with only a slight chance of lingering showers.
Here’s the weather forecast for Columbus this week
Monday, April 27: Mostly sunny, high near 79 degrees. There will be wind gusts up to 22 mph.
Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, low around 59 degrees. There is a 100% chance of rain.
Tuesday, April 28: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 76 degrees. There is a 50% chance of rain.
Tuesday night: Showers likely, possible thunderstorm after 2 a.m., low around 55 degrees. There is a 60% chance of rain.
Wednesday, April 29: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 64 degrees. There is a 90% chance of rain.
Wednesday night: Slight chance of showers, low around 44 degrees.
Thursday, April 30: Mostly sunny, high near 60 degrees.
Friday, May 1: Mostly sunny, high near 59 degrees.
Saturday, May 2: Mostly sunny, high near 60 degrees.
Sunday, May 3: Mostly sunny, high near 65 degrees.
Trending reporter Amani Bayo can be reached at abayo@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Showers move into central Ohio but heavier rain, storms early Wednesday
Reporting by Amani Bayo, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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