Columbia is waking up cloudy and around 67 degrees Thursday, with patchy fog possible before 8 a.m., but the city is headed for another warm afternoon near 83. The first rain window is fairly narrow, with showers and a few thunderstorms possible during the afternoon before a wetter system moves in overnight.
Afternoon Storm Chance Gives Way To A Wetter Friday
Thursday carries a 30% chance of rain, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., while southerly winds reach around 7 to 9 knots after 10 a.m. The National Weather Service lists no watches, warnings or advisories for the Columbia area.
Tonight remains mild near 65 degrees, with rain and thunderstorm chances continuing into early Friday. Friday is the more unsettled day, bringing a 60% chance of rain, thunderstorms possible from the morning through around noon, and a high near 80. A stronger storm or two could produce gusty winds overnight or early Friday, with activity expected to move east by around midday.
Sunny Weekend Brings A Noticeable Cooldown
Once the front passes, Saturday turns mostly sunny and cooler. Sunday should stay sunny near 69, followed by a sunny Monday with a high near 69.
