Columbia, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for a stormy end to the weekend, as Columbia braces for Sunday thunderstorms and possible travel delays along major interstates including I-26 and I-20.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely to begin after 1 p.m. Sunday, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds into the evening. Some storms may bring heavy rainfall, with the potential to impact visibility and cause slick roads on key routes like I-26. Motorists should reduce speeds and use headlights when driving through downpours.
By Sunday night, chances of thunderstorms increase to 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch expected—higher in localized storms. Drivers and outdoor planners should remain alert for changing conditions.
Monday continues the wet trend with more showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures will stay unseasonably warm, reaching the low 80s through Monday before cooling slightly Tuesday.
5-Day Columbia Weather Outlook:
- Sunday: High near 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
- Monday: More thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. High of 81°F.
- Tuesday: Clearer skies return with a sunny high near 76°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, high of 78°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, reaching 91°F by afternoon.
