Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

NWS Columbia, SC
County and Warning Forecast Area

The National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Columbia, SC is located at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and has warning and forecast responsibility for 18 counties in Central South Carolina and 5 counties in East-Central Georgia.

NWS Columbia Brochure (pdf)

NWS Columbia Handout (pdf)

History of the National Weather Service in Columbia, SC