Columbia, SC – South Carolina residents should prepare for strong winds and scattered thunderstorms Sunday before conditions clear in time for St. Patrick’s Day on Monday. A Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday, with gusts up to 40 mph creating hazardous conditions for boaters.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will continue through midday Sunday, with a high of 78°F. Breezy conditions will persist, with south winds between 13-20 mph and gusts reaching 34 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to range from a quarter to half an inch.
Sunday night will bring partly cloudy skies and calmer conditions, with lows dipping to 50°F. St. Patrick’s Day on Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high of 73°F, making for ideal parade and festival weather across the state.
Looking ahead, spring officially begins Thursday, and the forecast calls for mild, sunny conditions throughout the week:
• Tuesday: Sunny, high 73°F, low 44°F
• Wednesday: Sunny, high 79°F, low 51°F
• Thursday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers, high 67°F
• Friday: Sunny, high 68°F
Boaters and outdoor enthusiasts should use caution Sunday due to rough waters, but calm, pleasant spring conditions are expected for the week ahead.
