Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 4:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Chappells SC

  • Today

    Today: 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind.

    High: 92 °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 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 91 °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 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. 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 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Chappells SC
 34.13°N 81.77°W (Elev. 499 ft)
2:21 am EDT May 18, 2026
5am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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