Columbia, South Carolina – Sunday morning in South Carolina kicks off with a spring storm alert as showers and thunderstorms roll into the Columbia area before 8 a.m., bringing slick roads and the potential for brief downpours along I-26 and local routes. Drivers and early risers should take extra caution with reduced visibility and wet pavement across Richland and Lexington counties.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 40% chance of rain and storms between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Conditions should improve by afternoon as skies clear and temperatures climb to around 80°F, though gusty southwest winds up to 10 mph may linger. New rainfall totals are expected to be light, but isolated thunderstorms could locally intensify.
After Sunday’s early disruption, Monday and Tuesday bring a return to calmer spring weather, with sunny skies and highs near 82–84°F. Overnight lows will remain in the upper 50s to low 60s, offering ideal evening conditions for outdoor plans.
However, by midweek, Columbia may see more unsettled conditions, with rain chances increasing again starting Wednesday afternoon (40% chance) and continuing through Friday, when a 70% chance of showers is currently forecast. Temperatures will dip slightly by then, with highs around 78°F by Friday.
⚠️ Prepare for another round of rain later in the week: check gutters, watch for pooling water on local roads, and plan alternate routes if flooding occurs. Stay tuned for updates as rain potential increases.
🌤 5-Day Columbia Spring Forecast:
- Sunday: Morning storms; high 80°F
- Monday: Sunny; high 82°F
- Tuesday: Sunny; high 84°F
- Wednesday: Showers possible; high 78°F
- Thursday–Friday: Rain likely; highs near 78°F
