Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Columbia - Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB)

Lat: 33.97°NLon: 80.99°WElev: 210ft.

Thunderstorm

83°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	NW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	6 Aug 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Gaston SC

Severe T-storm Warning August 6, 02:54pm until August 6, 03:15pm

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Severe T-storm Warning

Severe T-storm Warning August 6, 02:54pm until August 6, 03:15pm
NOW until 3:15pm Thu
Severe T-storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 92 °F
Patchy Fog
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 95.