COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Drier air combined with breezy winds is increasing fire danger across the Midlands on Wednesday.
First Alert Headlines:
- FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Fire danger remains elevated through the middle of the week.
- Temps warm up by the weekend with mid 80s possible.
- No rain in sight in the 10 day!
First Alert Weather Summary:
Tonight we will have mid 40s with partly cloudy skies. You might need to have the heat on again tonight!
A weak cold front pushes through the Midlands and our temps are going to cool off behind the front. Dry air filters in and the winds pick up as well. South of I 20 we see gusts up to 30mph, which will make a fire spread rapidly with plenty of dry fuels making it a First Alert Weather Day. The Storm Prediction Center has increased our risk for wildfires to spread rapidly. Portions of the Midlands, south of Columbia are under the “critical” category. The entire Midlands are at least under “elevated”.
Our temperatures will be cooler than average for Wednesday. Highs are in the upper 60s. Skies are partly cloudy. We will have gusty winds as well.
Thursday morning we have low 40s in the morning and highs reach the low 70s. We are mostly sunny throughout the day.
Temps start to rebound Friday with mid 40s for the morning and upper 70s by the afternoon.
We warm up this weekend with mid 80s Saturday and Sunday. Staying dry for the weekend as high pressure continues to dominate our weather pattern.
First Alert Forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the middle 40s…