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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)

Lat: 33.94°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 233ft.

Fair with Haze

72°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 18 May 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chapin SC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 93 °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 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
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 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chapin SC
 34.16°N 81.36°W (Elev. 463 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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