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South Carolina air feels dry and sharp, leaves skittering across sidewalks as gusts push through the Midlands. That wind, paired with low humidity, sets the tone for a high-impact stretch of weather that begins today and ends with a winter twist by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, a Special Weather Statement remains in effect for increased fire danger from late morning through early evening. Winds gust between 20 and 25 mph while humidity drops as low as 25 percent. Dry fuels across central South Carolina raise the risk for fast-spreading fires, prompting officials to discourage outdoor burning…