Columbus, Ohio Weather Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected

Central Ohio residents should prepare for persistent rain and potential thunderstorms in the coming days. An air quality alert is in effect until midnight. The most significant rainfall is expected overnight and into Sunday. Monday will bring another round of showers and potentially strong thunderstorms, dropping temperatures slightly. Midweek offers a brief respite with sunshine and warmer temperatures before the likelihood of rain returns towards the week's end. Areas south and east of I-77 are particularly vulnerable to slow-moving storms that could cause localized flooding. The weekend may bring scattered showers as low pressure moves through the Ohio River Valley.

Some areas are under an air quality alert until midnight.

While there will be some dry breaks, rain is expected on and off throughout the week, with a chance of more rain by the end of the week.

Yes, slow-moving downpours and thunderstorms could lead to localized flooding, especially south and east of Interstate 77.

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