Columbia, S.C. – Drivers in central South Carolina may face stormy commutes Monday as heavy rain and thunderstorms build across the region. Roadways, including I-26 near Columbia, could see ponding and reduced visibility, raising travel concerns through Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are most likely between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, September 29, with rain totals topping an inch in some neighborhoods. Gusts may reach 22 mph, and localized flooding is possible in low-lying areas. Showers remain likely into Monday evening, keeping roads slick for evening traffic.
Saturday begins unsettled, with thunderstorms possible through late afternoon. Storm chances ease Sunday, though clouds linger and temperatures stay in the low 80s. The more organized system develops Monday and lingers into Tuesday, creating a wet start to the workweek across the Midlands.
Residents should secure outdoor items, check drainage around property, and avoid unnecessary travel during heavier rainfall. Emergency managers advise drivers to slow down on highways, particularly near Columbia’s I-20 and I-26 corridors, where pooling water may occur.
Conditions improve slightly Wednesday as October begins, with partly sunny skies and highs near 77. However, scattered showers remain possible midweek before a cooler, calmer pattern settles in by Thursday.
The next several days will mark a noticeable seasonal shift, with storm chances early in the week giving way to crisp fall air by Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 81.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers, high near 83.
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely midday, high near 82. Gusts up to 22 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers and storms possible, high near 75.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 77.
