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Columbia, South Carolina — A widespread rain event is impacting much of central and eastern South Carolina this Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall expected across the eastern Midlands and Pee Dee regions. According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, rain coverage and intensity increased during the morning hours and may become moderate to heavy at times, especially east of Columbia.
Forecast guidance indicates that rainfall totals exceeding one-half inch are most likely in the eastern Midlands and Pee Dee, while amounts may decrease sharply farther west toward the Upstate. Motorists traveling along Interstates 20, 26, 77, and major secondary roads should anticipate periods of reduced visibility, ponding of water, and slower travel conditions through much of the day…