Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Issued for South Carolina Amid Heavy Rain and Drought Concerns

April 23, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Issued for South Carolina Amid Heavy Rain and Drought Concerns
  • Cities at highest risk for severe weather include Charleston and Columbia, highlighting the significant threat in these areas.

  • Along the I-95 corridor, cities such as Lumberton and Florence may experience brief but intense wind gusts that could lead to downed limbs and minor power outages.

  • The Air Quality Index for the day is projected to be 71, indicating moderate air quality, which falls within the 'Moderate' category.

  • The northern and northeastern regions are likely to remain mostly dry, contrasting sharply with the wetter conditions expected in central Germany.

  • Following a series of rainy days, particularly in western Baden-Württemberg, an improvement in weather is anticipated starting this weekend.

  • While most areas enjoyed pleasant weather, coastal locations like Atlantic City remained cooler in the 60s due to a light sea breeze.

  • As the weather system moves out, clearer skies and cooler temperatures in the 50s and 60s are expected across West Virginia by Saturday afternoon.

  • On April 23, 2025, the weather across the region was characterized by sunny and warm conditions, with inland temperatures reaching around 27 degrees Celsius.

  • Daytime temperatures varied, with the southern and eastern coasts around 25 degrees Celsius, and the higher mountains experiencing temperatures near 19 degrees Celsius.

  • Visibility issues due to patchy dense fog are expected to improve, but may persist until late morning, particularly near rivers and lakes.

  • A high-pressure system named 'Petra' is expected to dominate the weather, bringing dry and sunny conditions, although some weak disturbances may lead to occasional cloudiness.

  • Thunderstorms may develop in the Midlands and along the Lowcountry and Grand Strand coastlines due to daytime heating and sea-breeze convection.

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