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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 May 6:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chapin SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. 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:
5:26 pm EDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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