Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
500
FNUS52 KCAE 030558
FWFCAE
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central South Carolina
and East Central Georgia
National Weather Service Columbia SC
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Drier and cooler air to push into the area on Sunday. Moisture
and warming temps will steadily increase throughout the rest of
week with chances for scattered showers each day. Rainfall
totals will highest, possibly 1-2", in the CSRA and southern
Midlands through midweek. Northeasterly flow at low levels is
expected to continue into the middle of the week, with
potential for a notable wind shift late in the week.
Fog potential tonight: Patchy fog possible, especially in the
CSRA.
GAZ040-063-064-SCZ018-025-032015-
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-McCormick-Edgefield-
Including the cities of Lincolnton, Thomson, Martinez, Evans,
McCormick, Clarks Hill, Edgefield, Johnston, and Murphys Estates
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip 60 40 50
Precip Amount 0.05 0.05 0.27
Precip Duration 4 2 2
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Max/Min Temp 80 65 79
Min/Max RH 64 90 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) E 6 NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) E 6 Lgt/Var E 5
Inversion 69F/8am 8pm 68F/8am
Dispersion None Poor None
Max ADI Early 38 Fair 22 Fair 30 Fair
Max ADI Late 42 Gen Good 6 Very Poor 32 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Mixing Height 2790 2260
Transport Wind E 13 E 9
Ventilation Rate 36270 20340
DSI 2 2 2
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Maximum RH 95 percent. Light
winds.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 72 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 100 percent.
Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 75 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 100 percent.
Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 70 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 98 percent. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 63 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH
96 percent. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 62 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
SCZ020-021-026-032015-
Newberry-Fairfield-Saluda-
Including the cities of Newberry, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills,
Saluda, and Ridge Spring
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip 40 30 30
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.03
Precip Duration 1 2 2
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Max/Min Temp 82 64 82
Min/Max RH 48 85 47
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 Lgt/Var NE 5
Inversion 68F/8am 8pm 69F/9am
Dispersion None Poor None
Max ADI Early 59 Gen Good 40 Fair 40 Fair
Max ADI Late 62 Good 7 Poor 45 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 4 4 4
Max LVORI Late 1 4 2
Mixing Height 4170 4130
Transport Wind E 13 E 7
Ventilation Rate 54210 28910
DSI 2 2 2
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 60s. Maximum RH 88 percent. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Minimum RH 68 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 94 percent.
Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Minimum RH 72 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 98 percent.
Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 67 percent. North
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 97 percent. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 62 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH
96 percent. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 60 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
GAZ065-077-SCZ030-035-041-032015-
Richmond-Burke-Aiken-Barnwell-Bamberg-
Including the cities of Augusta, Waynesboro, Aiken,
North Augusta, Barnwell, Williston, Blackville, Bamberg,
and Denmark
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip 60 40 50
Precip Amount 0.08 0.03 0.18
Precip Duration 4 2 2
Precip Begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Max/Min Temp 79 66 79
Min/Max RH 67 90 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 7 NE 6
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 Lgt/Var E 6
Inversion 69F/6am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion None Poor None
Max ADI Early 31 Fair 22 Fair 35 Fair
Max ADI Late 35 Fair 7 Poor 37 Fair
Max LVORI Early 5 5 5
Max LVORI Late 3 5 3
Mixing Height 2240 2710
Transport Wind E 14 E 12
Ventilation Rate 31360 32520
DSI 2 2 2
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Maximum RH 95 percent. Light
winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 72 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 100 percent.
Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely.
Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 75 percent. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 100 percent.
Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 73 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 99 percent. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 68 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH
99 percent. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 66 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
SCZ016-022-029-115-116-032015-
Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lee-Northern Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-
Including the cities of Cheraw, Pageland, Camden, Lugoff, Elgin,
Bishopville, Andrew Jackson State Park,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Community of Almond Glen,
Indian Land, Van Wyck, Lancaster, Springdale, and Lancaster Mill
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Tstms
Chance Precip 20 20 20
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 0 1 1
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Max/Min Temp 83 64 84
Min/Max RH 49 83 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 6 NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 7 Lgt/Var NE 5
Inversion 67F/8am 8pm 70F/9am
Dispersion None Very Poor None
Max ADI Early 63 Good 52 Gen Good 56 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 64 Good 6 Very Poor 60 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 4 3 4
Max LVORI Late 1 4 1
Mixing Height 4530 5180
Transport Wind E 12 E 8
Ventilation Rate 54360 41440
DSI 2 2 2
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 87 percent. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 64 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 94 percent.
Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 68 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH 98 percent.
Light winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 65 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 97 percent. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 63 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Maximum RH
97 percent. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 59 percent.
North winds around 5 mph.
$$
SCZ027-028-031-037-038-135>137-032015-
Lexington-Richland-Sumter-Calhoun-Clarendon-
Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-
Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce,
Lexington, Red Bank, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia,
Sumter, St. Matthews, Manning, Summerton, North, Springfield,
Neeses, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Holly Hill, Bowman, Branchville,
Elloree, Santee, and Eutawville
158 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip 40 30 40
Precip Amount 0.01 0.01 0.04
Precip Duration 1 2 2
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Max/Min Temp 83 66 83
Min/Max RH 54 84 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NE 7 G17 NE 5
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 6 Lgt/Var NE 5
Inversion 68F/8am 8pm 71F/9am
Dispersion None Poor None
Max ADI Early 44 Gen Good 28 Fair 41 Gen Good
Max ADI Late 50 Gen Good 8 Poor 46 Gen Good
Max LVORI Early 4 4 4
Max LVORI Late 2 4 2
Mixing Height 3620 4110
Transport Wind E 13 E 8
Ventilation Rate 47060 32880
DSI 2 2 2
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Maximum RH 89 percent. Light winds.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 69 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Maximum RH 94 percent. Light
winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely.
Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 75 percent. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Maximum RH 97 percent. Light
winds.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 71 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. Maximum RH 97 percent. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Minimum RH 67 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
around 70. Maximum RH 97 percent. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Minimum RH 64 percent.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
$$
.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...
Temperatures above normal. Precipitation above normal.
$$