Summer pattern, scattered rain and thunder

Columbus and Central Ohio Weather

High pressure southeast of the region will bring a southerly of warm and more humid air, raising temperatures into the low 80s for the third straight day.

Clouds will increase, with scattered showers in the western part of the state. As the day goes on, showers and isolated storms will develop into central Ohio, as a weak cold front pushes east.

The slowly-moving front will keep showers in the forecast to start the weekend, with a slight cooldown...