Severe Thunderstorm Alerts Issued for South Carolina Amid Heavy Rain and Drought Concerns
April 23, 2025
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.
Summary based on 233 sources
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Yahoo News • Apr 23, 2025
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Raleigh News & Observer • Apr 23, 2025
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