High pressure brings dry, cool weather to South Carolina

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

High pressure will bring dry, seasonally cool conditions to South Carolina through the end of the week, with daytime highs in the low-to-mid 70s and chilly mornings in the 40s and 50s.

High pressure anchored over the Great Lakes will keep South Carolina dry and seasonably cool through Friday and into the weekend. Daytime highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s through the end of the work week, which are near typical temperatures for this time of year. Mornings will be notably chilly, with most areas waking up in the upper 40s and lower 50s. With dry air in place, conditions will feel distinctly autumnal.

Winds, which have been strong in recent days, will relax by Wednesday. Clear skies are expected throughout the week, with only a few high clouds around sunrise. The Orionid meteor shower will peak late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with as many as 10 to 20 meteors per hour potentially visible between midnight and 6am from locations away from city lights.

Heading into the weekend, high pressure moves closer to the Carolinas and remains in control of the forecast. The pleasant fall-like weather will continue, though highs may dip slightly to the upper 60s and low 70s. However, the dry conditions are beginning to create elevated fire danger, particularly across inland counties, as daytime humidity levels drop below 30 per cent.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a coastal low in the western Atlantic designated as Invest 93L, given a 40 per cent chance of subtropical development within seven days. Environmental conditions are forecast to become unfavourable by the weekend. Regardless of that system's eventual status, high winds, coastal flooding and dangerous surf are expected along the eastern seaboard through mid-to-end of week.

How it is being reported

• FIRST ALERT: Awesome weather continues this weekGet outside and enjoy the fall feel these next few days!WISTV · 21 Oct, 09:39
• FIRST ALERT: Chilly nights, comfortable afternoons through late weekA strong area of high pressure will keep conditions dry and seasonably cool for the remainder of the week!Live5News · 21 Oct, 03:44
• FIRST ALERT: Dry, seasonably cool weather continues through late weekDry and mild conditions will remain in place this week as a strong area of high pressure lingers overhead!Live5News · 20 Oct, 03:39

In this story: South Carolina · Charleston · Columbia · National Hurricane Center · Great Lakes

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