Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 33.97°NLon: 80.99°WElev: 210ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 21 Sep 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbia SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 92 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Columbia SC
 34°N 81.05°W (Elev. 236 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
7pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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