Warm and spring-like air returns to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A combination of drier air behind yesterday’s cold front and gusty winds has brought a return of elevated fire danger to South Carolina.

First Alert Headlines

• Warm and breezy at times this afternoon!
• Elevated fire danger has returned to South Carolina.
• Staying dry and warm through the rest of the work week.

First Alert Summary

Good morning! Yesterday’s cold front has moved offshore, with high pressure sliding in behind it. With high pressure in control, we’ve got a nice day ahead! Under sunny skies, high temperatures will reach the upper-70s.

Another weak cold front is marching towards the Midlands for the middle of this week. Today, since we’re ahead of the approaching boundary, wind gusts will pick up, which means elevated fire danger returns to the region. Please avoid any burning or lighting open flames while spending time outdoors.

Late tonight and into Wednesday, our weak cold front passes through. Our atmosphere is moisture-starved, which means we’re staying dry. However, this front will be effective in dropping our high temperature Wednesday and Thursday.

Through the rest of the work week, we’re staying dry! By the upcoming weekend, we’ll be tracking another disturbance headed for South Carolina. With it, we’ll have our next round of rain.

First Alert Forecast

Today: Skies full of sunshine. Breezy, with highs in the upper-70s.

Tonight: Mostly clear skies. Lows drop to around 50 degrees.

Wednesday: Lots of sunshine. Highs in the mid-70s.

Thursday: Sunshine continues. Highs in the low-70s.

Friday: Partly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper-70s.

Saturday: Peeks of sunshine through cloudy skies. Highs around 80 degrees.

Sunday: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Chance of rain 40%. Highs near 80 degrees.

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