Rain and Thunderstorms Expected for Bruno Mars Concert and Memorial Day Weekend in Columbus, Ohio
Central Ohio is bracing for a wet and stormy Memorial Day weekend, with the National Weather Service issuing a hazardous weather outlook for the region. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop on May 19, bringing damaging winds and large hail. Rain is likely to impact the Bruno Mars concert at Ohio Stadium on May 20, with an 80% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will reach near 90°F (32°C) on May 19 before cooling to the low 70s°F (22°C) on May 20. The unsettled weather pattern is forecasted to persist through the holiday weekend, with rain and thunderstorms likely on May 22 and May 23, and a 30-40% chance of precipitation continuing into Memorial Day.