Todays weather in Columbus OH · 18 May 2026 · 3 min

Todays weather in Columbus OH - Monday - 18 May 2026

A dangerous cold front is targeting central Ohio Tuesday evening with damaging winds and possible hail — here's what Columbus needs to know before it hits. Monday is your window to prepare: secure outdoor items, charge devices, and set your weather alerts now.

Todays weather in Columbus OH
Now Playing
Todays weather in Columbus OH - Monday - 18 May 2026

Audio is available on Spreaker — see link below.

What's covered

Columbus Tuesday Storm Warning

Columbus. There's a serious storm setup coming Tuesday, and today's the day to get ready for it.

Listen now →

Sunday Warmth, Brief Window

Sunday delivered. Morning storms cleared out, skies went sunny, and temperatures climbed into the mid-eighties with that thick, humid feel in the air.

Listen now →

Damaging Winds Primary Threat

Here's the key thing about Tuesday's threat. The primary concern isn't lightning or flooding.

Listen now →

Central vs Western Ohio Timing

If you're in the Columbus metro area, the evening and overnight window is your window to watch. That means your Tuesday commute home could be fine, but your Tuesday night is where the risk sits.

Listen now →

Wednesday Cooldown After Front

Behind the front, Wednesday and Thursday bring a real cooldown. Temperatures drop back closer to normal for mid-May.

Listen now →

Monday Prep Checklist

Columbus. Warm Monday, rough Tuesday night, calmer Wednesday.

Listen now →

Chapter summary auto-generated from the verified script. Listen to the full episode for the complete content.

More episodes

From Todays weather in Columbus OH