Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.69 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Columbia SC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
West Columbia SC
 34°N 81.08°W (Elev. 233 ft)
2:21 am EDT Jul 29, 2026
4am EDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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