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Columbia, S.C. – Drivers across the Midlands should prepare now for periods of heavy rain and isolated severe storms capable of producing 1.5 inches of rainfall and gusty winds along I-26 and I-20 through 8 p.m. Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, widespread rain will continue through the day, with most communities expected to receive between 1 and 1.5 inches by Monday morning. Isolated higher totals are possible, especially across the southern Midlands and the Central Savannah River Area. A marginal risk for severe weather remains in place, with isolated damaging wind gusts and a brief, weak tornado possible this afternoon and evening…