Columbia, South Carolina – Weekend plans across central South Carolina could take a hit as thunderstorms are expected to develop Saturday afternoon, with winds gusting up to 24 mph and a slight chance of lightning disrupting outdoor events and road travel.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms may begin after 3 p.m. Saturday across the Columbia metro area, including along I-20 and I-26. Winds will pick up from the west between 7 and 14 mph, bringing potentially hazardous conditions for drivers and anyone with unanchored outdoor equipment. Rain chances remain around 20%, but winds and pop-up storms could intensify quickly.
Temperatures today will stay firmly in summer territory, reaching a high of 94°F under partly sunny skies. Tonight brings increasing clouds with a low around 74°F, giving way to Saturday’s storm setup. Sunday’s weather clears slightly, though another chance of showers returns after 2 p.m. with highs in the upper 80s.
By Monday, mostly sunny skies return with highs near 91°F. Tuesday will bring a drop to 82°F and partly sunny conditions, but another round of showers looms Tuesday night into Wednesday, with rain chances up to 50% midweek.
5-Day Spring Weather Outlook – Columbia, SC:
- Saturday: High 91°F, slight storm chance after 3 p.m., gusty winds
- Sunday: High 89°F, showers possible after 2 p.m.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high of 82°F
- Wednesday: 50% chance of storms, high near 87°F
