By james art 
The chance of rain will return to the area on Friday afternoon. The weekend will be mainly sunny and dry.
Columbia, SC – dry weather is predicted today, but is ready to move a cold front through the southeast, wearing a wide rain and potentially some thunderstorms on Friday and Friday night. It is expected that above normal temperatures will continue early next week as the dry conditions return over the weekend.
Despite the increased cloud coverage, temperatures will remain above the average, reaching the middle to the upper 60. Until tonight, the high pressure will move into an offshore while low pressure and a warm front approach. Although moisture levels can increase slightly, the forced remains west and north, maintaining the prediction of dry. The low at night will remain lightweight, ranging from the middle to the top of the 40th, with an increase in winds and the cloud cover.
Friday to Saturday night
Focusing on Friday, temperatures will continue to remain above normal. A significant meteorological system is expected to push through the eastern half of the United States, carrying widespread rainfall by Friday night before the Cold Front.
Moisture will return to the front; This will lead to widespread rainfall, moving by Friday night, with rainfall arriving no later than 19:00.
Strong southwestern winds will keep things on Friday, with gusts reaching 30-35 miles / h in the afternoon. The cloud coating will gradually increase and the hot air Advat will maintain high temperatures in the upper 70s.
The setting prefers organized storms, but the limited availability of moisture reduces the likelihood of thunderstorms. Instead, moderate rainfall will move through Midlands, providing the precious rainfall in the area. Words for one night will fall to the low to the average 40th until Saturday morning.
Saturday will bring improved conditions as high pressure settles in the region. The day is expected to be pleasant, with high temperatures in the middle to the upper 60 and low levels in the low 40 on Saturday night.
The prolonged perspective remains dry, continuing above normal temperatures. Expect high and low levels to stay above normal.
With the advancement of next week, temperatures will remain well above normal, with the maximums in the low until the mid-1970s. The chances of rain will remain low.