Williamsburg County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Synopsis...

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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 WILLIAMSBURG County
500 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

...Southeast South Carolina... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS N Charleston PTSUNNY 85 67 54 S12 29.94F Waterfront Prk NOT AVBL Mount Pleasant MOSUNNY 82 70 65 S8G14 29.95S Johns Island SUNNY 84 70 61 S8 29.96S Pinopolis N/A 79 72 78 VRB2 N/A Moncks Corner MOSUNNY 86 64 48 W6 29.94S Summerville MOSUNNY 86 68 54 SW9 29.93S Beaufort MCAS MOSUNNY 88 70 55 VRB7 29.95F HX 93 Beaufort Arpt SUNNY 79 61 53 S7 29.96S Hilton Head Is SUNNY 81 68 65 S8G14 29.98F Walterboro MOSUNNY 86 63 45 SW7 29.96S Allendale PTSUNNY 86 66 51 VRB3 29.94S ...Southern Midlands and Pee Dee... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS Georgetown MOSUNNY 73 68 83 SE10 29.97S Kingstree SUNNY 82 57 42 SW6 29.94S Orangeburg SUNNY 90 63 40 W13 29.94F HX 91 Barnwell SUNNY 86 63 45 W7G15 29.95S Aiken MOSUNNY 85 62 45 W8 29.97S Manning MOSUNNY 82 61 47 SW9 29.95S Columbia MOSUNNY 87 64 46 W15G24 29.93S Sumter MOSUNNY 87 62 43 W12 29.92S Florence MOSUNNY 86 60 41 S10 29.93S Myrtle Beach CLOUDY 70 69 97 E6 29.99F N Myrtle Beach CLOUDY 69 64 84 SE7 29.99S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Carolina
Based on observations at 500pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Carolina...temperatures are near 86 degrees west, near 87 degrees central, and near 85 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 15 mph with gusts at 24 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 90 degrees at Orangeburg. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at North Myrtle Beach.

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 WILLIAMSBURG County,SC

435 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Isolated severe storms with damaging winds and large hail as the main hazards are possible Friday afternoon and evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed.
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7-Day Forecast For WILLIAMSBURG County, SC
Issued at 306 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy early, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Rain. Near steady temperature around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY
Mostly 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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