Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 10:25PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 7:25pm
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Continued dry fuels and low humidity across the region raise
concern for increased fire danger. Although winds will not be as
strong as the previous day, relative humidity values nearing
critical levels combined with dry fuels support a continued
elevated fire weather threat across the Midlands and CSRA. Outdoor
fires will have the potential to spread quickly, increasing the
danger of wildfires.
A statewide burn ban remains in effect for South Carolina until
further notice.
Area Description:
Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: