October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W West Columbia SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W West Columbia SC
 33.99°N 81.13°W (Elev. 299 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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