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Rainy Day Ahead: Stay Dry and Stay Safe!

Columbia, SC, USAWednesday, July 2, 2025
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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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