State weather

South Carolina weather

Forecasts for 27 cities in South Carolina with 20,000+ residents from the National Weather Service. 4 NWS alerts are active in South Carolina, including 0 warnings.

City forecasts: snapshot of Oct 28, 2:32 AM EDT Alerts updated Oct 28, 2:15 AM EDT
South Carolina cities
CityCountyObservedForecastPopulation
CharlestonCharleston County54°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 55°F157,665
ColumbiaRichland County50°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 46°F144,788
North CharlestonCharleston County54°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 53°F126,005
Mount PleasantCharleston County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 56°F95,604
Rock HillYork County46°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 47°F75,798
GreenvilleGreenville County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 50°F74,371
SummervilleDorchester County48°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 51°F52,625
Goose CreekBerkeley County54°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 52°F50,352
GreerGreenville County52°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 48°F46,316
SumterSumter County50°FOvernight: Clear, low 47°F42,958
FlorenceFlorence County52°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 48°F40,923
Myrtle BeachHorry County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 55°F40,535
SpartanburgSpartanburg County50°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 48°F39,606
Hilton Head IslandBeaufort County63°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 58°F38,158
Fort MillYork County46°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 47°F36,244
BlufftonBeaufort County63°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 57°F36,146
AikenAiken County46°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 47°F32,694
AndersonAnderson County50°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 48°F30,937
MauldinGreenville County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 49°F29,746
ConwayHorry County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 50°F29,656
SimpsonvilleGreenville County55°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 48°F28,078
EasleyPickens County55°F · ClearOvernight: Partly Cloudy, low 49°F27,001
North AugustaAiken County46°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 49°F26,395
LexingtonLexington County46°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 47°F25,354
GreenwoodGreenwood County45°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 46°F22,667
HanahanBerkeley County54°F · ClearOvernight: Clear, low 53°F21,983
North Myrtle BeachHorry County54°F · ClearOvernight: Mostly Clear, low 54°F20,798

Observed temperatures come from the NWS station nearest each city at the time of the snapshot. Open a city for current conditions, the next 24 hours and the 7-day forecast, loaded live from api.weather.gov.

Active alerts in South Carolina

Rip Current Statement Moderate Expected

Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Area
Coastal Georgetown
In effect
Oct 28, 8:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 28, 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by
NWS Wilmington NC
Full text

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to noon EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement Moderate Expected

Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 7:05PM EDT until October 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Area
Coastal Bryan; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper
In effect
Oct 27, 7:05 PM EDT
Until
Oct 28, 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by
NWS Charleston SC
Full text

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What to do: Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory Minor Expected

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Area
Coastal Georgetown
In effect
Oct 28, 8:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 28, 12:00 PM EDT
Issued by
NWS Wilmington NC
Full text

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM to noon EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory Minor Expected

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 27 at 10:31PM EDT until October 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Area
Coastal Horry
In effect
Oct 28, 8:00 AM EDT
Until
Oct 28, 12:00 PM EDT
Issued by
NWS Wilmington NC
Full text

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry County. * WHEN...From 8 AM to noon EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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Sources

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