Weather forecast for todayColumbia, MS

Currently, the sun is shining brightly, creating a warm atmosphere.
The temperature is a warm 80.6°F, the apparent reading is estimated at a moderately hot 84.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 82.4°F for today.

Today, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.
With a high probability, light precipitation is forecasted. A temperature range of a temperate 82.4°F to a comfortable 66.2°F is expected.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is estimated at a tropical 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
Today's maximum temperature is anticipated to be a couple of degrees higher than the common October peak of 78.4°F.
Sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:11 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 57min.

Warmest period: 1 pm - 5 pm 84°C.
Coldest period: 7 pm - 10 pm 72°C.

Highest chance: 5 pm 86%.

Today, in Columbia, primarily stormy and occasionally cloud-filled weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated from 3 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 11 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 80.6°F and the lowest temperature of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Today, expect temperatures a couple of degrees higher than what is usual for October. Forecasts show a temperature more similar to September's average minimum of 68.2°F rather than the October average of 57.7°F.

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