Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from July 12, 02:50 PM EDT until July 12, 09:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Mostly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	W 12 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	12 Jul 3:56 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Prosperity SC

Severe T-storm Watch until July 12, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 12, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 82. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.