Severe Weather Set to Hit the Midlands, South Carolina

News Summary

Residents of the Midlands are bracing for severe weather this weekend as a cold front sweeps through, bringing cooler temperatures and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Saturday. Expect gusty winds, flash flooding concerns, and a shift to dry conditions by Sunday. However, keep your umbrellas ready as another chance of rain is predicted for Friday. With medium pollen levels providing some relief to allergy sufferers, the area still faces drought concerns, worsening in coastal regions. Prepare for fluctuating temperatures and changing weather conditions ahead.

Severe Weather Set to Hit the Midlands, South Carolina

As weekend warriors kick back and enjoy their time off, the skies over the Midlands are preparing for a showdown! Residents rejoiced as Saturday brought a taste of spring with scattered showers and storms. But hold onto your hats, folks, because a cold front is on the move and it’s bringing some serious weather changes.

What to Expect This Weekend

Saturday afternoon was warm, but don’t get too comfortable! Sunday is set to roll in with cooler temperatures as the cold front sweeps through. Those highs you enjoyed on Saturday will dip into the mid to upper 70s, just shy of the usual 80 degrees. It’s a great day to grab a light jacket, or maybe even just a cozy cup of coffee to enjoy while watching the clouds roll in.

After the front pushes through on Saturday night, a stable high pressure system will settle over the area, promising dry weather on Sunday and heading into the new week. But don’t get too used to these pleasant conditions; winds will shift to the southeast by Monday, nudging temperatures back up to near normal!

Planning Ahead: The Coming Week

As we slide into the middle of next week, get ready for some warm, delightful weather thanks to an upper-level ridge and more high pressure. It sounds fancy, but it just means you can expect plenty of sunshine and dry days ahead. Just watch out by the end of the week; those daytime temperatures might stir up a few isolated showers and storms.

If you’re looking for the next big weather event, mark your calendars! A significant chance of rain is lining up for Friday as another cold front approaches. Make sure your umbrellas are handy!

Weather Woes: Pollen and Drought Concerns

medium levels—thank goodness, right? Tree pollen remains the usual culprit, but it should be manageable for most.

abnormally dry, with some regions sliding into a moderate drought. The situation is even more severe along the coast where drought conditions have reached alarming levels.

Heads Up: Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place until 9 p.m. for Calhoun, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Orangeburg, and Sumter Counties. You might want to keep an eye on the sky, as the main threat includes damaging winds that can gust up to 60 mph.

Flash flooding could be another concern, especially for those living in urban areas. Torrential rains will likely result in rainfall totals by midnight anywhere from 0.50″ to a staggering 2.50″! Plus, strong winds could wreak havoc on trees and power lines—so keep your phones charged!

Looking Forward: The Cooling Off

drier air to take hold in the Midlands, with afternoon highs retreating into the 60s and nighttime lows possibly dipping into the mid to upper 30s. It’s going to feel mighty chilly, and frost could be a concern as we head into Tuesday night.

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Additional Resources

• WIS TV: First Alert Weather Day – Heavy Rain Possible
• Wikipedia: Weather
• WLTX: Weather Impact Alert – Storms with Heavy Rainfall Possible
• Google Search: South Carolina Weather
• WACH: Midlands Brace for Thunderstorms and Damaging Winds
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Rain
• The Weather Channel: Fort Jackson, SC Weather
• Google News: Weather Forecast

Author: HERE Irmo