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South Carolina wakes to a restless sky this morning as gray clouds slide east and cooler air sweeps into the Midlands. Pavement feels damp, the wind snaps at loose branches, and a sharp December bite hints at the colder surge arriving tonight. Residents should prepare now, as weather conditions will change quickly through late day.
A Lake Wind Advisory begins this afternoon, bringing north winds between 10 and 20 mph and gusts near 30 mph. These winds create dangerous chop on Lake Murray and neighboring waters. Small-craft operators should avoid open channels because strong cross-lakes gusts can flip lightweight boats. A Cold Weather Advisory follows this evening, when wind chills may fall to 7° in a developing December Cold Snap. Plan for rapid cooling by late afternoon, especially if traveling for early Christmas Travel plans…