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A calm but hazy Sunday across Columbus<\/strong><\/p>\n Columbus, Ohio<\/strong> is wrapping up its weekend under sunny but smoky skies<\/strong>, with a vivid surprise<\/strong> possible after sunset: a rare display of the northern lights<\/strong>. This atmospheric mix stems from Canadian wildfires<\/strong>, which are sending upper-level smoke<\/strong> across the Midwest<\/strong>, casting a white veil<\/strong> over what would otherwise be a deep blue June sky.<\/p>\n As of Sunday, June 1, 2025<\/strong>, conditions remain mostly clear<\/strong>, with high pressure in control<\/strong>. Tonight<\/strong>, expect a cool low around 46\u00b0F (8\u00b0C)<\/strong> under clear skies<\/strong>. Looking ahead to Monday<\/strong>, sunshine returns<\/strong> with mild conditions<\/strong> and a high of 80\u00b0F (27\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Northern lights possible: what to watch for<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re in Central Ohio<\/strong>, look up after dusk. Auroral activity<\/strong> could become visible tonight, depending on the strength of geomagnetic storms<\/strong>. These colorful displays might blend with the lingering haze<\/strong> caused by wildfire smoke<\/strong>, creating a surreal mix of light and shadow across the skyline.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wildfire smoke and air quality outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n While most of the smoke today has remained aloft<\/strong>, air quality could decline<\/strong> on Monday<\/strong>. A southward shift in the warm front<\/strong> may begin to draw smoke closer to the surface<\/strong>, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours<\/strong>. Residents sensitive to air quality may start to notice the effects, though for now, impacts remain minimal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Week ahead: From sunshine to showers<\/strong><\/p>\n The next few days will feel like summer:<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/strong> brings sunshine<\/strong> with a warmer high of 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>. By Sunday<\/strong>, conditions remain seasonable<\/strong>, with just a slight chance of showers<\/strong> and a high of 80\u00b0F (27\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stay tuned as meteorologists continue to monitor model trends<\/strong>, especially for Wednesday’s potential rainfall<\/strong>, which may arrive later than earlier expected.<\/p>\n Topics<\/strong>: Weather<\/strong>, Northern lights<\/strong>, Smoky skies<\/strong>, Air quality<\/strong>, High pressure<\/strong>, Canadian wildfires<\/strong>, Rain forecast<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A calm but hazy Sunday across Columbus Columbus, Ohio is wrapping up its weekend under sunny but smoky skies, with a vivid surprise possible after sunset: a rare display of the northern lights. This atmospheric mix stems from Canadian wildfires, which are sending upper-level smoke across the Midwest, casting a white veil over what would […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":3442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nWednesday<\/strong> starts mostly cloudy<\/strong>, with possible rain arriving late in the day<\/strong> and a high of 89\u00b0F (32\u00b0C)<\/strong>.
\nThursday<\/strong> through Saturday<\/strong> stays warm, with highs around 85\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong> and scattered chances of rain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n