Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
A cold front is expected to move in tonight bringing breezy winds
with low relative humidity generally between 20 to 30 percent.
Breezy winds and low relative humidity combined with dry fuels as
determined by forestry partners, an elevated fire weather threat
will be in place across the Midlands and CSRA Wednesday. Outdoor
fires will have the potential to spread quickly, increasing the
danger of wildfires. Avoid any activity that could spark a fire.
In addition, the Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire
alert starting Wednesday morning.
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: