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Be ready for rain and possible thunderstorms Columbus. Here’s your weekly forecast

A wind advisory will remain in effect until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a post from the National Weather Service Atlanta X page.
A wind advisory will remain in effect until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a post from the National Weather Service Atlanta X page. Photo retrieved from NWS Atlanta X page.

Will your weekend plans be ruined from a thunderstorm? Will you need to bring an umbrella with you to work on Tuesday? Here’s the forecast for Columbus this week, according to the National Weather Service website.

Monday:

Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 69 and winds around 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30. Monday night will feature a 10% chance of showers after 4 a.m with a low around 60.

Tuesday:

Be prepared to break out the rain jacket, rain boots, and an umbrella (or better yet just stay inside) on Tuesday. There is an 90% chance of precipitation throughout Tuesday with a possibility of a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. The high will be near 72 with a low around 57 Tuesday night. Winds will be around 15 mph during the day with gusts as high as 30 mph. There will be an 80% chance of precipitation Tuesday night, according to the forecast.

Wednesday:

The National Weather Service says there’s a 30% chance of showers throughout Wednesday. The high will be near 77 with a low Wednesday night around 50.

Thursday:

Getting tired of rain? Thursday will have a 10% chance of showers before 8 a.m. The National Weather Service says Thursday will be sunny with a high near 70 and low around 43 Thursday night.

Friday:

What’s a better way to end a dreary week than with sunshine? Friday will be sunny with a high near 73 with temperatures dropping to around 45 Friday night. So, make sure to bring a light jacket when heading to downtown Columbus Friday night.

Saturday:

Get ready for a possible pool day this weekend. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 78, according to the NWS. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 50.

Sunday:

Get ready for another day of sunshine before the inevitable return to work next Monday. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 81, according to the NWS.

This story was originally published March 25, 2024 at 12:51 PM.

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