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Weather in Columbia, South Carolina

08:04 AM
Now
Cloudy Weather
57° F
Feels Like 54°
Precipitation 40 %
Wind 10 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 0
Humidity 78 %
Today
Cloudy Weather
Day 61°
Night 19°
Precipitation 40 %
Wind 14 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 3

Columbia Weather Forecast Updated

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (December 14, 2024)
Cloudy Night

Day

61°

Night

43°

Wind

7 mph

Precipitation

25 %

Air Quality in Columbia

NOW
28 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³
PM10 5.4 µg/m³
O3 0.031 ppm
NO2 1 ppb
SO2 0.1 ppb
CO 0.13 ppm
NH3 0.06 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.55.2 µg/m³
PM105.4 µg/m³
O360.11 µg/m³
NO21.96 µg/m³
SO20.28 µg/m³
CO150.48 µg/m³
NH30.06 µg/m³
NO0 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Columbia

Extreme Future Likely

Extreme Cold Watch

Extreme Cold Watch issued December 13 at 2:32AM EST until December 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Dec 14, 10:00 PM Dec 15, 10:00 AM
WHAT: Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 degrees possible.

WHERE: Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.

WHEN: From Sunday evening through Monday morning.

IMPACTS: An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause
ruptured water pipes.
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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Updated: Dec 13, 12:00 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued December 14 at 1:18AM EST until December 15 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Dec 14, 4:00 PM Dec 15, 4:00 AM
WHAT: For the Lake Wind Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected.

WHERE: Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.

WHEN: For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4
AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Updated: Dec 14, 6:51 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 1:18AM EST until December 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Columbia SC
Dec 14, 8:00 PM Dec 15, 10:00 AM
WHAT: For the Lake Wind Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected.

WHERE: Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.

WHEN: For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4
AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft. Very cold temperatures can
lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Updated: Dec 14, 6:51 AM Source: NWS Alert