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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 6:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

St. Andrews SC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 99 °F

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Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light southeast wind.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
St. Andrews SC
 34.05°N 81.1°W (Elev. 246 ft)
Last Update:
2:20 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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