⛈️ First Alert Weather Day in South Carolina: what to expect
Monday, June 9, has been declared a First Alert Weather Day across the Midlands of South Carolina, with strong to severe thunderstorms expected from the afternoon into the night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under a Level 2 out of 5 (“Slight Risk”) for severe weather, signaling an elevated chance for dangerous wind gusts, hail, and possibly even a brief tornado.
🌀 Two waves of thunderstorms may develop
Forecast models indicate the potential for two separate rounds of storms throughout the day. The first batch could emerge as isolated thunderstorms by late afternoon, primarily impacting central and eastern portions of the Midlands. A second wave, more organized and potentially stronger, may move in during the evening or overnight hours. These storms could be capable of producing wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, with localized hail and heavy downpours.
🌡️ Temperatures and storm timing for Monday
Expect highs near 90°F (32°C) by mid-afternoon, just ahead of the first storm development. Humid and unstable conditions will fuel thunderstorm formation through the evening. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 70s°F (21–22°C).
🌤️ Summer-like pattern developing midweek
As the week progresses, the atmosphere over South Carolina will shift into a more typical summertime pattern, marked by hot afternoons and a chance for pop-up thunderstorms during the early evening hours.
- Tuesday: Highs in the upper 80s°F (31°C) with a 40% chance of afternoon or evening storms.
- Wednesday: Slight risk of pop-up storms in the late afternoon. Temperatures near 90°F (32°C).
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with just a 20% chance of isolated storms. Highs in the lower 90s°F (33°C).
- Friday: Return of scattered showers and storms, especially during the late afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s°F (31°C).
⚠️ Be weather aware throughout Monday
The possibility of damaging weather highlights the need to stay updated with real-time alerts. Local residents across Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, and surrounding areas should monitor radar trends closely and be prepared to act swiftly if warnings are issued.
Stay tuned to the WIS First Alert Team for further updates as conditions evolve.
