Anderson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Synopsis...

ON THE WEATHER MAP...

A WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL TRACK ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY 
BRINGING ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE AREA. 
SLIGHTLY DRIER AIR WILL MOVE INTO THE REGION TONIGHT AND TUESDAY 
WITH A BREAK FROM THE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FOR MOST OF THE AREA 
ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. DAYTIME TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE A 
DEGREE OR TWO BELOW NORMAL THROUGH WEDNESDAY WITH OVERNIGHT LOWS 
NEAR NORMAL.

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Regional Hourly Observations For ANDERSON County
800 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

...UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ANDERSON CLOUDY 68 62 81 W6 30.03R 6HR MIN TEMP: 60; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; 6HR PCP: TRACE; LIBERTY CLOUDY 60 59 97 W5 30.03R 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 60; SPARTANBURG CLOUDY 63 55 77 W3 30.02R CLEMSON CLOUDY 67 62 84 W15 30.04R 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; 6HR PCP: TRACE; GREENVILLE CLOUDY 65 58 78 W5 30.03R 6HR MIN TEMP: 64; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; GREENWOOD CLOUDY 68 62 81 W3 30.03R 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 69; GREER CLOUDY 67 56 67 SW7 30.02R 6HR MIN TEMP: 60; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; ROCK HILL PTSUNNY 63 58 83 SW6 30.00S 6HR MIN TEMP: 57; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; CHESTER CLOUDY 63 57 82 CALM 30.02R LAURENS CLOUDY 64 61 88 W3 30.02R ...CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLUMBIA APT CLOUDY 66 62 87 SW3 30.00R 6HR MIN TEMP: 61; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; COLUMBIA OWENS CLOUDY 66 60 81 CALM 30.01R 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 66; MCENTIRE ANGB CLOUDY 64 62 92 CALM 29.98R 6HR MIN TEMP: 60; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; ORANGEBURG CLOUDY 68 64 87 CALM 30.01R 6HR MIN TEMP: 63; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; SUMTER SHAW PTSUNNY 68 64 86 CALM 29.98R 6HR MIN TEMP: 66; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; AIKEN CLOUDY 68 64 87 W3 30.03S 6HR MIN TEMP: 64; 6HR MAX TEMP: 69; BARNWELL CLOUDY 66 63 88 CALM 30.02R MANNING CLOUDY 64 63 94 CALM 30.01R CAMDEN CLOUDY 63 61 94 CALM 30.01R LANCASTER CLOUDY 63 59 88 CALM 30.01R WINNSBORO CLOUDY 66 61 82 SW3 30.01R ...EASTERN AND COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS MYRTLE BEACH MOSUNNY 68 66 93 CALM 30.01R 6HR MIN TEMP: 65; 6HR MAX TEMP: 71; N MYRTLE BCH MOSUNNY 69 66 90 E7 30.01S 6HR MIN TEMP: 60; 6HR MAX TEMP: 69; CONWAY SUNNY 61 61 100 CALM 30.01R FOG MARION SUNNY 64 64 100 CALM 30.01R FLORENCE MOSUNNY 65 63 93 CALM 30.00R 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 65; DARLINGTON MOSUNNY 63 61 93 CALM 30.01R 6HR MIN TEMP: 58; 6HR MAX TEMP: 66; CHARLESTON APT CLOUDY 68 62 81 CALM 30.01S 6HR MIN TEMP: 64; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; MOUNT PLEASANT PTSUNNY 66 66 100 CALM 30.01R WALTERBORO CLOUDY 64 63 94 CALM 30.03R BEAUFORT CLOUDY 70 64 81 SW7 30.02R 6HR MIN TEMP: 66; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; HILTON HEAD SUNNY 70 64 83 SW7 30.04R ...EASTERN GEORGIA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AUGUSTA BUSH F CLOUDY 65 64 97 CALM 30.00R 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; AUGUSTA DANIEL CLOUDY 72 65 78 CALM 30.03R 6HR MIN TEMP: 72; 6HR MAX TEMP: 75; 6HR PCP: TRACE; THOMSON PTSUNNY 70 66 88 W5 30.04R THUNDER 6HR MIN TEMP: 67; 6HR MAX TEMP: 71; WASHINGTON PTSUNNY 69 66 88 W9 30.06R 6HR MIN TEMP: 66; 6HR MAX TEMP: 71; CLAXTON CLOUDY 68 65 91 CALM 30.05R 6HR MIN TEMP: 65; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; STATESBORO CLOUDY 66 63 88 CALM 30.04R SAVANNAH CLOUDY 68 62 81 SW3 30.04R 6HR MIN TEMP: 66; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; ...SOUTHERN NORTH CAROLINA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHARLOTTE PTSUNNY 67 55 65 VRB3 30.00R 6HR MIN TEMP: 63; 6HR MAX TEMP: 69; MONROE PTSUNNY 63 57 81 SW6 30.00R 6HR MIN TEMP: 60; 6HR MAX TEMP: 65; WADESBORO MOSUNNY 58 56 96 CALM 30.01R 6HR MIN TEMP: 54; 6HR MAX TEMP: 60; ROCKINGHAM SUNNY 61 56 83 CALM 30.02R RUTHERFORDTON CLOUDY 59 55 88 CALM 30.02R ASHEVILLE CLOUDY 59 54 83 S3 30.07R 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 63;

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Carolina
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Carolina...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 68 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Winds are from the west at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Beaufort. The lowest temperature is 63 degrees at Rock Hill and Darlington.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ANDERSON County,SC

501 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this afternoon and evening, with a few possibly strong to severe. The main hazards will be damaging winds, large hail, and cloud-to-ground lightning. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT None.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ANDERSON County, SC
Issued at 621 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Showers. Much cooler with highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Carolina S CAROLINA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.700000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:47 EDT Set 19:59 EDT Transit Meridian 13:22 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:22 EDT Ends 20:24 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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