FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY this morning for heavy rain

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Widespread rain has arrived this morning and at times it will be heavy, continuing our First Alert Weather Day.

First Alert Headlines

First Alert Weather Day continues for widespread rain this morning.

At times, rain will be heavy through lunchtime.

Drying out this afternoon and evening.

First Alert Summary

Good morning! As we’re waking up, a coastal low has brought widespread rain to the Midlands. At times, rain will be heavy for the morning commute, continuing our First Alert Weather Day.

The heaviest rain that we get today will happen before lunchtime. All of us are likely to get an inch of rain, with isolated amounts of 2-3 inches possible.

This afternoon, the coastal low will lift away from the Carolinas, taking the rain with it. We’ll dry out after l