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wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > isolated-storms-and-muggier-air-expected-today

Isolated storms and muggier air expected today

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (264+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — After a few days of relatively low humidity, much more humid air has returned to the Midlands and will stick around for the rest of the week. While highs today and tomorrow will be in the low…...


wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > comfortable-stretch-of-weather-continues-wednesday-before-changes-arrive-this-weekend

Comfortable stretch of weather continues Wednesday before changes arrive this weekend

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (257+ words) The Midlands will stay quiet and dry tonight before warmer, more humid weather begins building back into the region later this week. Skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight with no rain expected. Temperatures will gradually fall through…...


wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > more-strong-storms-possible-sunday-afternoon-and-evening

More strong storms possible Sunday afternoon and evening

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (188+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today is another day to keep an eye on the sky for some strong storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire Midlands and most of South Carolina in a level 2/5 slight risk for severe thunderstorms…...


wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > dangerous-heat-today-strong-storms-possible-tonight

Dangerous heat today, strong storms possible tonight

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (410+ words) Today will be the hottest day of the weekend before thunderstorms and a cold front bring some relief. A Heat Advisory is in effect across the Midlands today as afternoon highs climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Increasing moisture…...


wach.com > news > instagram > record-heat-possible-this-afternoon

Record heat possible this afternoon

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (224+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The calendar may have turned to September, but summerlike heat is showing no signs of leaving the Midlands anytime soon. Unseasonably hot conditions will continue today through Saturday with afternoon highs expected to reach the mid to…...


wach.com > news > local > temperatures-surge-to-the-90s-for-the-first-week-of-september

Temperatures surge to the 90s for the first week of September

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (238+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Humid conditions will stick around today, setting the stage for another round of isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Rain chances will be highest south of I-20 where the sea breeze moving inland could help trigger a few…...


wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > showers-and-storms-linger-tonight-unsettled-weather-continues-this-weekend

Showers and storms linger tonight, unsettled weather continues this weekend

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (386+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. — Clouds have helped keep temperatures down and storms at bay across the Midlands this afternoon, but scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through this evening and overnight. While widespread severe weather is not expected, any thunderstorms that develop…...


wach.com > weather > skywach-weather-blog > scattered-thunderstorms-return-to-the-midlands-today

Scattered thunderstorms return to the Midlands today

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (247+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A noticeable rise in humidity will lead to changes in the weather today through the rest of the week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return this afternoon and may stick around this evening. These will…...