WEATHER
Rainy Day Ahead: Stay Dry and Stay Safe!
Columbia, SC, USAWed Jul 02 2025
Today's Forecast
- Rain and Thunderstorms: A weak cold front is approaching, bringing more rain and thunderstorms to the area.
- Flooding Risk: Heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in the afternoon and evening.
- Cooler Temperatures: Expect highs in the mid-80s to around 90 degrees due to cloud cover and rain.
Tonight's Forecast
- Drier Air: The front will move through, bringing drier air from the north and west.
- Decreasing Rain Chances: Rain chances will decrease by midnight.
- Overnight Lows: Temperatures will drop to the lower 70s.
- Possible Fog: Light winds and leftover moisture might cause some fog overnight.
Looking Ahead
- Stalled Front: The front is expected to stall near the South Carolina coast.
- Isolated Showers: A few isolated showers or storms are possible in the far southeastern part of the region on Thursday afternoon.
- Drier and Warmer: By Friday, conditions will be drier and warmer, perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Weekend Outlook
- Low-Pressure System: There's a chance a low-pressure system could form along the stalled front offshore.
- Tropical Development: The National Hurricane Center gives this system a 40% chance of developing into something tropical or subtropical over the next week.
- Minimal Impacts: Even if it forms, direct impacts are expected to be minimal, but it could bring more moisture and rain chances later in the weekend and into early next week.
- Uncertain Forecast: Forecasters are still uncertain about rainfall amounts and temperatures from Sunday through Tuesday.
Final Thoughts
- Prepare for a Wet Day: Be prepared for a wet day today, but things should start to improve by the weekend.
- Stay Safe: Stay dry and stay safe!
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What historical data supports the forecast for the holiday weekend?
What specific factors contribute to the increased rain and thunderstorm activity today?
What factors contribute to the uncertainty in rainfall amounts and temperatures from Sunday through Tuesday?
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