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COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the Red Flag Fire Alert for counties in the Piedmont region of the state as well as Aiken and Barnwell counties, effective at 6 a.m. Friday, April 10. The weather conditions that prompted the alert to remain in effect for these 21 counties Thursday, mainly low relative humidity and stronger-than-normal winds, are […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert effective at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to strongly discourage outdoor burning due to elevated wildfire risk caused by ongoing rainfall deficits, intensifying drought across much of the state, gusty winds exceeding 20 mph, and relative humidity dropping below 25 percent in some areas. These conditions […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging residents to remain vigilant as warm, dry spring weather rapidly creates dangerous wildfire conditions across the state. Low humidity, dry fuels, and high winds already triggered a busy weekend of fire suppression, and a drying pattern is forecast to continue for the next 7–10 days, further intensifying the developing drought and reducing moisture […]
Read moreAt 719 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Brevard to near Clemson, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include… Easley, Clemson, Seneca, Pickens, Powdersville, Piedmont, Central, Pendleton, Liberty, and Norris. For your protection move to an interior […]
Read moreTHE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 64 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA ELBERT FRANKLIN HABERSHAM HART RABUN STEPHENS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES IN PIEDMONT NORTH CAROLINA ALEXANDER CABARRUS CATAWBA CLEVELAND DAVIE GASTON IREDELL LINCOLN MECKLENBURG ROWAN […]
Read moreUpstate residents in Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson Counties should prepare tonight for a severe thunderstorm outbreak Monday, March 16, starting pre-dawn in the northwest with damaging winds (60+ mph), large hail, and possible strong tornadoes as storms move eastward through the day; while the highest tornado risk lies east/south of I-85, the entire Upstate faces enhanced severe potential—have a shelter […]
Read moreDuke Energy Carolinas is asking all customers in the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce energy use from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, February 2, due to extremely cold temperatures 10–20 degrees below normal causing unusually high demand on the grid and raising the risk of temporary power outages. Suggested steps include setting thermostats to the lowest comfortable level, avoiding […]
Read moreThe South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) has moved to OPCON 2 ahead of the forecasted winter weather, reflecting a higher level of readiness among emergency response teams statewide. SCEMD officials are working closely with the South Carolina Emergency Response Team, local agencies, and the National Weather Service to monitor conditions and provide guidance to residents. “South Carolina’s Emergency Response […]
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From Frank Strait – Severe Weather Liaison, S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: A major snowstorm will affect all of South Carolina from Friday night into Saturday morning, and it will last into Saturday night or Sunday morning. The entire state is under a Winter Storm Warning. Frigid air will move into the state during the storm and will remain […]
Read moreThe Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is ready for a second winter storm in two weeks, with a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through 7 a.m. Sunday and an Extreme Cold Watch Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Sheriff Mike Crenshaw warns of expected snow accumulation causing hazardous roads and dangerously cold overnight temperatures that could be life-threatening if exposed. Avoid […]
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