Columbia, SC – A significant storm system is forecast to impact the Midlands on Sunday, with a heightened risk of severe weather. The National Weather Service has placed the area under a slight risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe storms during the morning and early afternoon hours. Primary threats include damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service, the likelihood of severe weather depends on conditions coming together as expected. Showers and thunderstorms are projected to intensify Sunday morning, bringing gusts as high as 26 mph. Storms are likely to diminish by evening, but heavy rainfall may cause brief localized flooding in some areas.
Residents are urged to review emergency plans and assemble disaster kits now. Make sure weather radios are operational, and enable Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on smartphones. Highways, including I-26 and US-1, could experience hazardous conditions due to storm activity and reduced visibility…