Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 May 12:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light southwest wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lexington SC
 33.97°N 81.19°W (Elev. 433 ft)
2:21 am EDT May 18, 2026
1pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database