Wet weather could move out for Fourth of July weekend in Columbus. Here’s the latest
Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the Columbus area Friday, but are not expected to hang around Saturday and Sunday, making outdoor plans for the Fourth of July weekend look better than they did earlier in the week.
Average rainfall total for the weekend is expected to be between a quarter to a half of an inch, with almost all of that rain coming Friday afternoon and evening. Some isolated spots may see one to two inches, said Matt Sena, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Peachtree City office.
“The majority of the weekend is looking like it’s going to end up being fairly rain free,” he said. “You can’t rule out something in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday.”
The cold front bringing rain to the area is expected to move south of Columbus by sunrise Saturday, Sena said.
The forecast
Friday
Chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Independence Day
Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
This story was originally published June 29, 2021 at 12:55 PM.