Weather Alerts For South Congaree, SC

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1239 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland- Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg- Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg- Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Lincolnton, Thomson, Martinez, Evans, Augusta, Waynesboro, Cheraw, Pageland, McCormick, Clarks Hill, Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Camden, Lugoff, Elgin, Edgefield, Johnston, Murphys Estates, Saluda, Ridge Spring, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Bishopville, Aiken, North Augusta, Sumter, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, Bamberg, Denmark, Andrew Jackson State Park, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen, Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, Lancaster Mill, North, Springfield, Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, Bowman, Branchville, Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville 1239 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM 10 AM THROUGH 7 PM TODAY... A cold front moving through the region will bring gusty winds and drier air back into the forecast area today. Wind gusts of between 20-25 mph, and low relative humidity values of between 20-25 percent are expected over central SC and east-central GA. These will combine with dry fuels to bring and increase fire risk today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Outdoor burning is discouraged. Consult your local burn permitting authority on whether you may burn today. Use caution in any activities that could spark a fire.