COLUMBIA, S.C. — It will be a hot and humid start to the workweek. Some afternoon showers and storms are possible today and Tuesday. The chances of rain will decrease on Wednesday. Temperatures will drop a little by Wednesday.
As we start the week, expect showers and thunderstorms to develop, especially in the eastern half of the region. The storms will mainly occur in the afternoon and evening, with the highest activity likely along and south of I-20.
Some storms could bring strong wind gusts, and there is also a risk of heavy rainfall, particularly in areas where the ground is already saturated. Highs will range from the upper 80s in the northern areas to the low 90s in the southern regions. By nighttime, temperatures will drop to the low to mid-70s.
On Tuesday, the weather pattern begins to shift slightly. While there will still be chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, the risk of heavy rain will be a bit lower. However, some storms could still bring strong winds. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s, with lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
Wednesday and Thursday will bring slightly cooler temperatures and drier conditions. With highs in the mid to upper 80s, it will feel a bit more comfortable, though still seasonable for this time of year.
As we approach the weekend, the weather will change again. A new system is expected to bring back showers and thunderstorms. However, with more cloud cover, temperatures will remain slightly below normal, with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
In summary, keep an eye out for afternoon showers and storms this week, with slightly cooler and drier weather in the middle of the week before the rain chances return by the weekend.
