COLUMBUS, OHIO — Highs across Ohio on Sunday will range from the low to mid 80s statewide, with scattered afternoon storms expected to develop across parts of Central and Southeast Ohio during the afternoon hours. Future temperature guidance valid at 3:00 p.m. Sunday shows Columbus and Springfield reaching 85 and 84 degrees respectively, while Dayton climbs to 86 degrees and Cincinnati reaches 84 degrees.
A few showers or a rogue storm or two could also develop across Northeast Ohio, generally east of Cleveland, as an area of lift moves through the region. The overall storm coverage will remain scattered and hit or miss across the state.
Central and Southeast Ohio Face Greatest PM Storm Coverage
The highest concentration of afternoon storm development is expected across Central and Southeast Ohio, where daytime heating will be sufficient to initiate scattered convection during the peak afternoon hours. Communities including Columbus, Chillicothe, Portsmouth, Logan, Athens, and Gallipolis sit within the area most likely to see storm development through the afternoon and early evening.
Rogue Storm Possible East of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio
In addition to the Central and Southeast Ohio storm threat, forecasters are noting the potential for a few showers or a rogue storm east of Cleveland across Northeast Ohio. Ashtabula, Youngstown, and Akron communities in this corridor should remain weather aware through the afternoon even as the main storm focus stays farther south and west.
Statewide Highs Range From 77 to 86 Degrees
Temperature guidance for Sunday afternoon shows the warmest readings across southern and southwestern Ohio, with Dayton at 86 degrees and Cincinnati and Springfield at 84 to 85 degrees. Northern communities run cooler, with Sandusky reaching only 77 degrees and Toledo hitting 81 degrees, while Ashtabula stays at 80 degrees along the Lake Erie shoreline.
Last Comfortable Day Before Heat Wave Arrives Monday
Sunday’s low to mid 80s readings represent the final comfortable day across Ohio before the dangerous heat wave begins Monday, when heat index values are expected to surge dramatically across the entire state through the rest of the week. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.…