Columbus Weather: Saturday storms could bring hail to Central Ohio

Columbus weather turns unsettled Saturday morning as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms develop in Central Ohio, with some stronger storms capable of producing hail. The most active period then shifts into Saturday afternoon, when more showers and storms may redevelop before conditions ease later in the day.

Saturday Morning in Central Ohio

For readers in Columbus and across Central Ohio, the first storms are expected later Saturday morning, not early in the day. Live radar can help show when the showers and storms begin to reach the area, which is the most practical way to track the timing as the weather changes.

Temperatures will climb into the 70s on Saturday afternoon, and that warming comes alongside the chance for more showers and thunderstorms to redevelop. The stronger storms in the afternoon carry the main hazards: gusty winds and large hail.

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Shower and thunderstorm activity will taper down Saturday night, with overnight lows in the low 60s. A few lingering showers are possible into Sunday morning, so the day may not start fully clear even after the stronger Saturday setup fades.

Sunday afternoon turns warmer, with temperatures rising to the mid-80s. That sets up a fast transition from Saturday’s storm risk to a warmer and calmer stretch before the next round arrives.

Monday Through Wednesday

Monday will be dry with lots of sunshine, and highs will soar into the low 90s. The heat holds into Tuesday, when temperatures again reach the low 90s before the chance for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms returns Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A cold front will swing into the area on Wednesday, bringing more rain showers and thunderstorms likely. By the end of the week, the weather will turn dry and comfortable again, with temperatures in the low to mid-70s.