Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 31 at 3:17PM EDT until March 31 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 89 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA BAMBERG CALHOUN CHESTERFIELD CLARENDON KERSHAW LEE ORANGEBURG SUMTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BAMBERG, BISHOPVILLE, BROOKDALE, CAMDEN, CHERAW, DENMARK, ELGIN, LUGOFF, MANNING, ORANGEBURG, PAGELAND, ST. MATTHEWS, SUMMERTON, AND SUMTER.
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 3:18AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry air and gusty winds this afternoon is expected to lead to the potential for dangerous fire behavior across the forecast area. Minimum RH values are expected to fall into the 25-30% range this afternoon, with fuels continuing to dry. Winds are forecast to be light today (5-15 mph); however, given the dry fuels and low RH values, fire behavior may still become dangerous this afternoon. Please avoid activities that could result in a wildfire. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission's Burn Ban remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.
Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 3:06AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry air and gusty winds this afternoon is expected to lead to the potential for dangerous fire behavior across the forecast area. Minimum RH values are expected to fall into the 15-20% range this afternoon, with fuels continuing to dry. Winds are forecast to be lighter today; however, given the dry fuels and low RH values, fire behavior may still become dangerous this afternoon. Please avoid activities that could result in a wildfire. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission's Burn Ban remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.
Special Weather Statement issued March 26 at 2:07AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry air and gusty winds this afternoon is expected to lead to the potential for dangerous fire behavior across the forecast area. Minimum RH values are forecast to fall near 20% across the area this afternoon and winds are expected to gust 20-25 mph out of the northwest. These conditions are expected to lead to increased fire danger across the entire forecast area this afternoon. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission's Burn Ban remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.
Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 2:27AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of dry air and gusty winds this afternoon is expected to lead to the potential for dangerous fire behavior across the forecast area. Minimum RH values are forecast to fall near 20% across the area this afternoon and winds are expected to gust 20-25 mph out of the southwest. These conditions lead to increased fire danger across the entire forecast area this afternoon. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission's Burn Ban remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination dry air, dry fuels, and increased wind speeds this afternoon raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area today. Very dry air remains across the area through this afternoon, with min RH values forecast to fall around 20 percent. These conditions will lead to increased fire danger this afternoon into the early evening hours. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission's Burn Ban remains in effect for all SC counties until further notice.
Red Flag Warning issued March 22 at 3:16AM EDT until March 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT ON SATURDAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8 PM... * AFFECTED AREA...Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lincoln, Bamberg, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, Burke, Northern Lancaster, Southern Lancaster, Northwestern Orangeburg, Central Orangeburg and Southeastern Orangeburg. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 74. * IMPACTS...With dry fuels and strong gusty winds, any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 7:39AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on today raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values this afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring this afternoon.
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 3:26AM EDT until March 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.