Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 2:33AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 11:33pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
A dry air mass will settle into the area today with low relative
humidity expected during this afternoon, generally between 25 to
30 percent. With breezy winds ahead of an approaching cold front,
combined with dry fuels as determined by forestry partners, an
elevated fire weather threat will be in place across the Midlands
and CSRA today. Outdoor fires will have the potential to spread
quickly, increasing the danger of wildfires.
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: