07/23/2026
Temperatures will soar back into the triple-digits again this weekend, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an Extreme Heat Watch in effect from Friday morning through Sunday night due to dangerously hot conditions.
Columbus is predicted to see 102 degrees Friday, 105 degrees Saturday and 102 Sunday. Saturday will also bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Lows will not fall below 60 degrees on all three days, according to the NWS.
In such conditions, heat-related illnesses occur rapidly and can be life-threatening. People with high blood pressure, those who work outside, people above age 65 and children are all at an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. The Mayo Clinic offers the following tips to stay safe in the sun:
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
• Check on the elderly and young frequently and make sure they are drinking water.
• Stay hydrated. Don't wait until you are thirsty. Water and sports drinks are the most effective warm-weather drinks.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Eat lighter meals.
• Wear light-weight, loose-fitting clothes.
• Wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Avoid being outside during the hottest of part the day.
• Make sure your pets have plenty of water.
• Do not leave anyone or pets alone in a vehicle.