Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Columbia - Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB)

Lat: 33.97° N Lon: 80.99° W Elev: 210 ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1024.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Sep 10:53 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Richland County

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.



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1108 AM EDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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