Columbia, South Carolina – Unseasonably cool temperatures will persist across South Carolina today, keeping conditions cloudy and damp with a chance of thunderstorms—particularly for the eastern Midlands this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, temperatures will remain well below average through Wednesday, with highs in the 70s and low 80s across much of the region. Rain chances are slightly lower than earlier this week, but isolated to scattered storms remain possible, especially from Orangeburg through Sumter and into Florence. Persistent cloud cover is expected to dominate the day regardless of rainfall.
Drivers across I-20 and I-26 should prepare for brief downpours and reduced visibility, particularly during the evening commute. The cooler conditions may provide some relief from typical summer heat, but thunderstorm timing could still disrupt outdoor plans and construction schedules.
Residents are advised to keep devices charged and monitor weather alerts, as pop-up storms could bring lightning and brief gusty winds. No widespread severe weather is expected, but conditions could vary quickly in localized areas.
Cool and unsettled weather is expected to hold into early Thursday, with more updates likely if storms redevelop overnight.
