Columbia, South Carolina – Summer storms could interrupt midweek plans across South Carolina, with thunderstorms likely Wednesday and a renewed rain threat Thursday into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, a round of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 10 a.m. Wednesday in Columbia, followed by a chance of additional rain through early evening. Temperatures will climb to 84°F with calm morning winds shifting southeast in the afternoon. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter inch, with heavier pockets in thunderstorms.
Wednesday night brings continued instability with a 30% chance of evening thunderstorms, dipping to 67°F under mostly cloudy skies. The threat intensifies Thursday, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible before 2 p.m. Highs will reach 86°F in Columbia, while winds shift north at 5 mph. Roads like Interstate 20 and Highway 378 may see slick conditions during the morning commute.
Thunderstorms could linger Thursday night, particularly between 8 p.m. and midnight, before gradually clearing into Friday. Friday’s outlook holds more scattered showers and a daytime high of 82°F. A 70% chance of rain is expected during the day, with a 40% chance of overnight storms into Saturday morning.
📆 Extended Five-Day Summer Preview:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 83°F
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, low around 61°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 84°F
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 64°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F
Prepare for changing conditions and keep mobile alerts enabled. Another NWS update is expected by Thursday morning.
