FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Shower and storm chances remain into tonight and Labor Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – As we look into tonight, there is the chance for a few isolated showers and storms, followed by a better chance for scattered showers and storms on Labor Day.
First Alert Headlines
- There is a 40% chance of storms Sunday evening.
- There’s a better chance of rain and storms for Labor Day.
- Cooler temps are set to follow towards the middle of next week!
First Alert Summary
Following today’s extreme heat and humidity, there is the slim chance for some pop-up showers and storms into the Midlands this evening. Some of these storms could be on the stronger side with brief heavy downpours, lots of lightning, and gusty winds.
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A cold front finally pushes into the Carolinas on Labor Day increasing our chance of rain to 50% for the afternoon/evening hours. Afternoon highs will still be very warm in the upper 80s.
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Temperatures are set to tumble into the new work week, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Tuesday through Friday.
Then a low pressure system will bring the return of rain towards the end of the work week.
First Alert Forecast
Tonight: A few storms early, otherwise warm and muggy. Lows are in the lower 70s.
Labor Day: Clouds increase with a 50% chance of PM showers and storms, highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Tuesday: Cooler with highs in the lower 80s and limited sunshine. Look for a 20% chance of showers.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of spotty showers. Highs are near 80 into the lower 80s.
Thursday: Rather cloudy with some light showers in spots. Highs in the upper 70s.
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