Air Quality Alert
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has
issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for the following
counties in northeastern South Carolina:
Georgetown and Williamsburg.
The Air Quality Alert is in effect through Thursday, April 23rd. An
Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations
within the specified area may approach or exceed unhealthy standards
due to large wildfires burning over southern Georgia.
Southerly winds on the west side of high pressure centered just off
the Southeast coast will continue transport smoke from the southern
Georgia wildfires into South Carolina and the Central Savannah River
Area. As of the early afternoon hours Wednesday, air quality was
already deteriorating over the Central Savannah River Area region
and the Midlands. As stable conditions develop this evening and
overnight, smoke is expected to expand in coverage and become more
noticeable. Smoke from the wildfires is expected to continue to
affect the region on Thursday.
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services recommends that
individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spent outdoors
and/or move all activities indoors to avoid the smoke or fine
particulates. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner
if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter
clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine particulates from getting
inside. Please note that locations closest to the wildfire activity
are more likely to experience smoke at any given time.
South Carolina Air Quality Forecast:
https://des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-air-quality/air-quality-forecast
For more information about fine particulates, please visit:
https://fire.airnow.gov
For more information about wildfires/prescribed burns, please visit:
https://www.scfc.gov
From: Apr 22, 2026 18:01
Until: Apr 23, 2026 09:00
Special Weather Statement
Although wind speeds will be much lower today, the combination of
dry fuels from the ongoing drought and low to moderate relative
humidity levels will continue to produce an increased fire danger
across northeast SC and southeast NC as per fire officials.
From: Mar 29, 2026 06:39
Until: Mar 30, 2026 00:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as the mid 30s will result in frost
formation.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Columbus and Inland Brunswick Counties.
In South Carolina, Northern Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: Mar 29, 2026 06:00
Until: Mar 29, 2026 13:00
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Red Flag
Warning which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In South Carolina, Marlboro, Darlington,
Dillon, Florence, Marion, Williamsburg, Coastal Horry, Inland
Georgetown, Coastal Georgetown, Central Horry and Northern
Horry.
* TIMING...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 28, 2026 12:00
Until: Mar 29, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty
winds will lead to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity
values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by northeast winds
of 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph are possible this morning.
From: Mar 24, 2026 08:21
Until: Mar 24, 2026 22:00
Special Weather Statement
Ongoing sea fog could diminish visiblities to less than 1 mile at
times near the coast as fog moves onshore. This could impact area
roadways for the morning commute Friday. Drivers should slow down
and leave extra distance ahead of them in case a sudden stop is
needed.
From: Feb 20, 2026 06:07
Until: Feb 20, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with
localized amounts of 10 inches. The precipitation may start as a
mix of sleet and freezing rain at the coast.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:00
Until: Feb 01, 2026 21:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 23:00
Until: Feb 01, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with
localized amounts of 10 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:57
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:56
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:56
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:56
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 9 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 10
AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:59
Until: Jan 31, 2026 07:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:07
Until: Jan 31, 2026 07:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:59
Until: Jan 31, 2026 07:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 9 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 10
AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:59
Until: Jan 31, 2026 07:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with
locally higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:46
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:15
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero are possible.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:44
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as zero are possible.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:44
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as zero are possible.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:44
Until: Jan 30, 2026 19:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice
accumulations around a light glaze possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult.
From: Jan 29, 2026 17:45
Until: Jan 30, 2026 06:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches with locally higher
amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 29, 2026 06:50
Until: Jan 29, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain is expected. Total ice accumulations between
one-tenth and one-quarter inch are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.
From: Jan 25, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Total ice accumulations of a trace to two
tenths of an inch are possible, highest away from the coast.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. People
venturing outside may experience slips and falls if not too
careful.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:20
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain or freezing drizzle. Ice accumulations
ranging from a light glaze to a few one hundreths of an inch.
* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Slow travel conditions are possible. People venturing
outside may experience slips and falls if not too careful.
From: Jan 25, 2026 08:20
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 08, 2026 02:53
Until: Jan 08, 2026 11:00
Special Weather Statement
The combination of dry fuels and low relative humidity will lead
to increased fire danger today. Relative humidity values will drop
to around 30 percent.
From: Dec 31, 2025 05:59
Until: Dec 31, 2025 22:00
