Columbia, SC – A significant weather front is moving into South Carolina today, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Residents are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding, particularly along the I-95 corridor.
According to the US National Weather Service in Columbia, the front is expected to develop late this morning and continue through the afternoon, tapering off by the evening. The highest risk for flash flooding is near the I-95 corridor, where the storms will be most intense. Temperatures will remain below average for this time of year.
The detailed forecast shows widespread rain with an 85% chance of precipitation today, and temperatures ranging from a low of 73°F to a high of 85°F. As the weekend approaches, Saturday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine with temperatures climbing slightly to a high of 89°F. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching 90°F.
Looking ahead to next week, more showers are expected. Monday has a 45% chance of rain with temperatures between 71°F and 86°F. Rain chances decrease slightly by Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures remaining in the low 70s during the morning and rising to the low 90s by afternoon. By the end of the week, conditions should start to clear, with Thursday showing mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 93°F.
