Columbia is starting Friday under cloudy skies near 70°F. Activity is expected before sunrise, with showers and thunderstorms through midday.
Storms Move Through Before Noon
The latest National Weather Service forecast expects morning showers and thunderstorms, with a quarter to half an inch of rain possible. The overall severe-weather threat is low, but a few stronger storms could produce damaging winds, and a weak tornado cannot be ruled out. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Columbia area.
Temperatures should climb to around 80°F this afternoon, with precipitation expected through midday and low clouds lingering into early afternoon. Winds are expected to shift northwest Friday evening, and roads could stay slick during the morning commute.
Sunny Weekend Follows A Sharp Reset
Friday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 54°F, setting up a much calmer Saturday. Saturday and Sunday should be sunny, with highs of 74°F and near 69°F and overnight lows of 45°F and 43°F.
The forecast stays dry into next week. The storm timing and rainfall odds mark a sharper update from Hoodline's Thursday outlook, making Friday's wet morning the main planning issue before the weekend reset.
