FIRST ALERT: Scattered Rain, Storms Today; Drier and Cooler This Weekend

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — After a rainy and gloomy day to end the work week, much more seasonable weather is on the way for the weekend!

As a cold front passes through the the Lowcountry today, clouds and showers will linger through Friday evening. While it is not going to rain the entire day, expect some hit-or-miss showers and storms through 6:00 p.m.

By late afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures rising into the lower 80s. Today’s severe weather threat is low with rainfall amounts generally between 0.10″ to 0.25″ of rainfall.

Rain would be very beneficial to the area as the Lowcountry remains in a drought. Across the Charleston Tri-County region, conditions are considered Abnormally Dry by drought standards. Inland, there is still quite a bit of Moderate-to-Severe Drought.

Behind the front, much drier, cooler conditions will return to the Lowcountry!

High temperatures on Saturday will climb into the low-to-mid 70s areawide; temperatures by Sunday afternoon may only span the upper 60s and lower 70s.

Morning low temperatures on Sunday will dip into the 40s for many inland communities - the first occurrence in a little over one week.

Those who are hoping for a more Fall-like weather pattern will love the long-range forecast! Next week will feature highs in the low-to-mid 70s.

A reinforcing shot of cooler air will arrive late next week. By Friday, temperatures may struggle to get out of the low 60s! Some of the guidance hints at some 30s across the region next Saturday morning and next Sunday morning. Stay tuned!

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TROPICS: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely watching a weakening frontal boundary across the west-central Atlantic, which may produce an area of low pressure in the next couple of days.

As of Friday morning, the NHC has given this region (encompassing areas south and east of Bermuda) a “low” chance (30%) of subtropical development over the next seven days.

The chances of subtropical development should end by this weekend once this disturbance lifts to the east into an unfavorable environment.

FIRE WEATHER: As of Thursday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC), along with other agencies, are concluding firefighting efforts on the Hewitt Lane Fire in southern Georgetown County. On Thursday, containment increased to 100%.

The Hewitt Lane Fire has burned approximately 109 acres since October 24th.

Another extended stretch of dry weather is expected next week, which should lead to worsening drought conditions once again. This may lead to an elevated fire weather danger (especially inland) late next week.

FRIDAY: Fog Early. Considerable Cloudiness. Scattered Showers/Storms (40-60%). High: 81°.

TONIGHT: Gradual Clearing. Drying Out. Low: 59°

SATURDAY: Clear Skies Early. Increasing High-Level Clouds. High: 75°. Low: 49°.

SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 70°. Low: 46°.

MONDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 74°. Low: 50°.

TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny. High: 75°. Low: 52°.

WEDNESDAY (VETERANS DAY): Mostly Sunny. High: 75°. Low: 55°.

FIRST ALERT: Scattered Rain, Storms Today; Drier and Cooler This Weekend

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