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Heat Wave Breaks: Relief Coming to Ohio This Weekend
3 Jul
Summary
- Extreme heat warning expires July 3, heat advisory remains July 4.
- High temperatures will gradually decrease throughout the weekend.
- Rain chances increase significantly by July 5, nearing 90%.
Central Ohio is anticipating a decrease in high temperatures as the Independence Day weekend progresses. The extreme heat warning for the region, including Columbus, is set to expire on July 3 at 8 p.m., with a heat advisory continuing until July 4 at 8 p.m.
Daily highs are forecast to be 98 degrees on July 3, 94 on July 4, and 91 on July 5, with a projected high of 88 degrees by July 6. Humidity will make temperatures feel hotter, reaching 107 degrees on July 3.
While the likelihood of thunderstorms was initially predicted to be lower, chances are increasing. There is a 50% chance of showers or thunderstorms on July 3, a 50% chance on July 4, and a 70% chance on July 5. By July 5, the chance of precipitation could reach nearly 90% according to some forecasts.
