ABC Columbia tracking possibility of Severe Weather Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A warm and humid forecast to start on Friday sets the stage for a potentially severe weather outbreak across the Southeast US. Look for highs in the upper 80’s here locally and a chance for scattered thunderstorms early this afternoon. Heavier rain and stronger storms are anticipated just ahead of an approaching cold front. The front will provide widespread and consistent lift and energy for any thunderstorms to become potentially severe. This front has a history of severe weather including tornadoes, hail, and straight line winds. Everything is on the table for us here locally, but our most likely threats will be the straight line winds and the hail.