r/CBUSWX 2d ago

Gone with the Wind Severe Weather Outlook - Tomorrow, Tuesday July 21st ⛈️

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110 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX Mar 10 '25

Resources Severe Weather Prep & Resources! 📝

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79 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 1d ago

Feels like late September

68 Upvotes

Absolutely perfect!


r/CBUSWX 1d ago

Muggy

40 Upvotes

Just went for a walk downtown… it is MUGGY, saw dew point was 76… sheesh

Not often you see temps in the mid 80s with a 100 degree heat index.

Lots of energy out there, be safe!


r/CBUSWX 2d ago

Getting dark out there

52 Upvotes

Incoming rain


r/CBUSWX 4d ago

Helpful Information It could get gnarly on Tuesday

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105 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 4d ago

🌫Somethings a Mist🌫 July 18 2026

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77 Upvotes

No filter.


r/CBUSWX 4d ago

Where did the sun go

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28 Upvotes

Snapped these as the storm was rolling across town and thought you guys would maybe get a kick out of it like I did


r/CBUSWX 6d ago

Gone with the Wind Severe Weather Outlook - Tomorrow Saturday, July 18th ☔️

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118 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 6d ago

Air Quality Expected to Reach Very Unhealthy Levels Tomorrow (July 17th)

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129 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 6d ago

The wildfire smoke has caused the worst air quality I've ever seen today in Michigan. I know its 58 AQI in Columbus right now, but its around 450 in Michigan. Is Columbus at risk of it worsening? Or will the weather conditions likely alleviate it?

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r/CBUSWX 7d ago

Canadian wildfire smoke going to reach us?

39 Upvotes

I just looked at the NOAA map for the drift of the Canadian wildfire smoke referenced in this NYT article. Is this going to reach us?

Gift link https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/world/canada/wildfire-smoke-toronto-ontario-northeast.html?unlocked_article_code=1.x1A.3b8V.fl_Rdksoodn-&smid=url-share


r/CBUSWX 6d ago

Fredericksburg Tx Trip

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Hello, we have a trip planned for Fredericksburg Tx this weekend, however we keep on seeing the news alerts of flooding. Should we cancel the trip or how is the weather?


r/CBUSWX 7d ago

Saturday weather pattern- possible concerns?

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Northern Ohio weather experts is winding up people about major potential for tornadic weather activity on Saturday.. but…I don’t see any concern on NWS storm prediction…

\**edit****
I didn’t write this- I copied the very obvious CHATGTP post they made.
They did post models from pivotal weather to support thier thoughts

I chose not to share those because I don’t know how to read them properly and didn’t want to add to confusion if they are BS.

Can someone with a brain I trust chime in on this ..

“🌪️🔥 SATURDAY… Yeah, I’m officially concerned.

The atmosphere is cooking up something spicy for Saturday afternoon and evening, and the ingredients are starting to look straight‑up hostile.

Let’s nerd out.

INSTABILITY: OFF THE CHARTS
We’re talking CAPE between 3,200–4,200 J/kg, that’s explosive storm fuel.

This is the kind of energy where storms don’t just form… they launch.

Weak capping? ✔️
Steep mid‑level lapse rates? ✔️
Translation: big hail cores and aggressive updrafts that can support rotating storms.

🌪️ THE SHEAR + CRITICAL ANGLE COMBO… YIKES
This is the part that’s making me raise an eyebrow.

The model sounding is basically yelling:
“HEY. TORNADO POTENTIAL. PAY ATTENTION.”
And if you look at the bottom right of the sounding?
That TOR hazard isn’t decoration, it’s the tornado flag.

SARS ANALOGS: 41% TORNADO MATCH
This is wild.
SARS compares Saturdays atmosphere to past severe events, and right now it’s saying:

41% match to past tornado environments
Atmosphere resembles setups that have produced tornadoes in our region before

That’s not hype, that’s data.

EF2 POTENTIAL??
I hate saying this early… but there are hints of EF2‑level tornado potential in the analogs and parameters.

Not a prediction.
Not a guarantee.
Just an honest read of what the atmosphere is showing right now.

And you all know me, things can and will change.
I’m hoping we trend toward a much more stable environment as we get closer.

But as of this moment?
Saturday deserves your attention.”

The maps they posted show north side of columbus being a concerned area..


r/CBUSWX 10d ago

More dangerous heat on the way?

57 Upvotes

Checking the forecast and seeing all week pushing 100° again no chance of storms but I feel like I’ve heard no one talking about it? No heat advisory or warning? Will this be as bad as two weeks ago or what should we expect? I’m not ready for more of this awful heat 😓


r/CBUSWX 11d ago

Funnel clouds spotted in marion/ delaware county

57 Upvotes

Please be weather aware!


r/CBUSWX 12d ago

IT'S GON RAIN! Flash Flood Warning until 730pm

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59 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 12d ago

Rain tomorrow? (should I cancel my pool day)

12 Upvotes

My birthdays tomorrow and the only activities I want to do involve being outdoors , pool day , picnic , kayaking.

I’m not great at looking at the weather app and understanding it. It says 80% but then the hourly totals say 20% and I still don’t understand what that means in terms of disruptive pool weather.

Thanks so much in advance! You guys are awesome.


r/CBUSWX 13d ago

Please Send Water Measurable rain?

53 Upvotes

We got excellent rain June 18th. Is that the last good rain we have had? In typical Columbus fashion, it seems like forecasts for rain always seem to never materialize this time of year. Thoughts on this weekend? Asking for my garden. TIA!


r/CBUSWX 18d ago

Today’s severe weather outlook July 4th

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75 Upvotes

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening, with the greatest coverage generally along and north of I-70. Storms may produce damaging winds and will likely contain heavy rainfall, leading to reduced visibility and localized flooding.


r/CBUSWX 20d ago

Severe Weather Outlook, Tomorrow Friday July 3rd

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91 Upvotes

r/CBUSWX 21d ago

Storms on the 4th?

48 Upvotes

Has anyone taken a look at the storms that are supposed to come through on Saturday? Trying to get a sense of timing and severity and don’t trust my apps!


r/CBUSWX 22d ago

Pure misery

128 Upvotes

This equates to minus temps in winter, but at least in winter I can bundle up, in this crap you can take off all your clothes and still swelter! Inside I can wear more layers in winter, if your ac isn’t strong, you can’t move inside without sweating in this oven!


r/CBUSWX 22d ago

Camping this weekend .

21 Upvotes

Well , last trip to Buckeye lake KOA there was an an areal flood warning, this time a dangerous heat warning....... Will things subside to "normal hot" from this stretch of " dangerously hot by Friday ?


r/CBUSWX 22d ago

Resources Extreme heat resources from the City of Columbus, Columbus Rec Parks, and COTA

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