Record warmth possible across South Carolina this week
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 04:02 · Archive
South Carolina could see record-breaking temperatures in the low 90s this week before a cold front arrives.
South Carolina faces near-record or record high temperatures for the next several days as a major high pressure system keeps the region dry and warm.
WIS forecasts highs in the low 90s on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The station predicts Wednesday's high of 90 degrees would break the 1985 record of 88. Thursday could reach 91, breaking the 1985 record of 90, and Friday's expected high of 90 would beat the 1989 record of 89. Conditions will remain sunny throughout this period, with overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s.
A major cold front is expected to move through Friday night, significantly cooling the region. Winds will become breezy, with gusts up to 20 to 30 mph. Saturday highs will drop to the upper 60s to low 70s, and lows Saturday night could fall into the low 40s, described as 'a true taste of fall'.
How it is being reported
- FIRST ALERT: Record warmth possible through late week, then turning coolerHigh pressure will work to keep the Lowcountry dry and unseasonably warm through late week!Live5News · 14 Oct, 03:35
- FIRST ALERT: Record warmth possible throughout this weekRecords may be broken this week as high temperatures climb into the 90s.WISTV · 13 Oct, 09:38
- FIRST ALERT: Warm temperatures ahead throughout this weekEnjoy these next few days with sunshine, warm temps and dry air!WISTV · 12 Oct, 09:39
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