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Snow showers possible Tuesday evening

Snow showers possible Tuesday evening. Dangerously cold temperatures in the teens for several mornings expected
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Cooler days and crisp nights return as fall breezes into South Carolina's Midlands

Cozy clouds, cool breezes, and a taste of fall throughout this week.
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Weather Impact Alert Days issued due to rising river levels

Rivers and Lakes across the Midlands are reaching historic levels. Those historic levels are from the 2015 historic South Carolina floods.
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Tropical Storm Helene remnants bring sunshine to the Midlands this weekend

Quiet weekend weather but take precaution outside from TS Helene impacts
Climate

Demand increasing for keeping schools cool as the summer heat lingers

Keeping schools cool and adapting to more frequent extreme heat is key to protecting the health and safety of students and athletes in our warming climate.
Climate

Is pollen season getting worse to you? Here's what scientists say is to blame

A recent study found that the warming trend and increased carbon dioxide emissions were the main drivers in increasing pollen counts.
Local News

DHEC starting to release daily ozone forecast

Starting Monday, April 1, DHEC will publish a daily ozone level report.
Midlands WX

It's Spring, why are the mornings so cold?

Spring is when we begin to put away the coats and mittens and pull out the shorts, so why was Tuesday morning cold?
Nation World

Record ocean temperatures could lead to "explosive hurricane season"

In the North Atlantic basin, the current average temperature is slightly above 68 degrees, which is more typical of May.
7 Day

Spring has sprung too early--again

After two consecutive days in the mid-60s, not only are we back in the 70s, but 80s as well.
Local News

Expect another round of severe weather today

Strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts and possibly isolated tornadoes could occur with the week's second round of severe weather.