Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
238 PM EDT Wed May 2 2018
...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...
...April 2018 Climate Summary...
...4 Confirmed Tornadoes on the 15th...
...2 Confirmed Downburst Events on the 15th...
...River Flooding along the Congaree and Great Pee Dee Rivers...
...Second Month in a row of Below Normal Temperatures...
...Late Frost and Freeze on the Morning of the 17th...
...Morning Low Temperatures in the 30s on the 30th...
...Above Normal Rainfall For Most of the Midlands and CSRA...
...Improvement of the Drought Conditions across the Region...
April was an active month across the Midlands and Central Savannah
River Area. A vigorous area of low pressure produced tornadoes
along with strong damaging winds on the afternoon and evening of
the 15th. The area experienced a late season frost and freeze on
the morning of the 17th as temperatures fell into the upper 20s
and lower 30s across many locations. A widespread heavy rainfall
event that produced rainfall amounts from 2 to 5 inches across the
region with some heavier amounts in the Upstate and western North
Carolina produced river flooding along the Congaree River and
Great Pee Dee River on the 25th through the 29th.
For a second straight month temperatures on average were below
normal across the region. Temperatures averaged 1 to 3 degrees
below normal. April tends to be one of the driest months of the
year in this part of the country, but many areas received above
normal rainfall for the month. The central Midlands and CSRA
received between 3 and 5 inches for the month. The eastern
Midlands and Pee Dee received between 4 and 7 inches for the
month.
...Augusta Average Temperatures...
The average temperature at Augusta Regional Bush Field for
April was 60.6 degrees or 2.1 degrees below the normal of 62.7
degrees.
...Columbia Average Temperatures...
The average temperature at Columbia Metro Airport for April was
62.3 degrees or 1.1 degrees below the normal of 63.4 degrees.
...Orangeburg Average Temperatures...
The average temperature at the Orangeburg County Airport for
April was 60.8 degrees or 2.7 degrees below the normal of 63.5
degrees.
...Augusta Rainfall...
Augusta Bush Field received 3.47 inches of rainfall during April.
Normal is 2.84 inches.
...Columbia Rainfall...
Columbia Metro Airport received 3.10 inches of rainfall during
April. Normal is 2.62 inches
...Orangeburg Rainfall...
Orangeburg County Airport received 4.21 inches of rainfall during
April. Normal is 2.85 inches
Here are some of the highest monthly rainfall CoCoRaHS Reports
for April:
SC-SM-13 Sumter 0.2 NE............7.00 inches
SC-SM-10 Sumter 0.3 ENE...........6.99 inches
SC-CD-15 Manning 9.4 E............6.87 inches
SC-OR-39 Santee 1.0 NW............6.86 inches
SC-SM-20 Sumter 3.6 SSW...........6.66 inches
SC-SM-1 Sumter 1.3 SE............6.63 inches
SC-CA-1 St. Matthews 3.2 ENE.....6.46 inches
SC-OR-20 Santee 2.0 NE............6.37 inches
SC-SM-16 Sumter 6.8 NNE...........6.09 inches
SC-CD-6 Manning 1.9 SSE..........5.94 inches
GA-BK-10 Waynesboro 5.3 S.........4.38 inches
GA-CU-6 Martinez 0.9 WNW.........3.79 inches
GA-CU-3 Evans 2.1 NNW............3.41 inches
GA-RC-9 West Augusta 0.9 NW......3.36 inches
GA-MD-1 Thomson 2.5 S............2.95 inches
Here are some of the highest NWS Coop Observer monthly rainfall
reports for April:
LKRS1 Lancaster 4.0 S.............4.09 inches
WYNG1 Waynesboro..................4.08 inches
THMG1 Thomson 1.5 SSE.............3.87 inches
NWYS1 Newberry WKDK...............3.78 inches
SADS1 Saluda Water Plant..........3.70 inches
Highest Wind Gusts at ASOS Sites during April:
Columbia Metro Airport (CAE)..........74 mph on the 15th
Orangeburg County Airport (OGB).......52 mph on the 15th
Augusta Bush Field (AGS)..............51 mph on the 15th
Columbia Hamilton Owens Field (CUB)...40 mph on the 15th
Augusta Daniel Field (DNL)............38 mph on the 15th
Highest Wind Gusts on the area lakes during April:
Lake Murray Flotilla Island (LMFS1)...59 mph on the 15th
Lake Wateree (WATS1)..................40 mph on the 19th
Lake Thurmond Dam (CHDS1).............39 mph on the 8th
Lake Murray Towers USGS (IRMS1).......37 mph on the 16th
Lake Murray Water Temperatures at The Towers for April:
Warmest...67.8 degrees on April 11th
Coolest...55.9 degrees on April 1st and 8th
TEMPERATURE RECORDS TIED OR BROKEN DURING THE MONTH OF
April:
Augusta...
None
COLUMBIA...
None
Events for April 2018...
...April 7th...
A slow moving cold front moved across the Carolinas and Georgia
producing a good soaking of much needed rain for the area.
Rainfall amounts ranged from one half inch up to nearly 2 inches.
Here are some of the highest rainfall totals for the event:
5 NNE of Santee (RAWS)..........1.94 inches
Orangeburg 2 (COOP).............1.63 inches
Orangeburg (CoCoRaHS)...........1.61 inches
1 N Brookdale...................1.36 inches
3 ESE Windsor (CoCoRaHS)........1.23 inches
2 NE New Ellenton (CoCoRaHS)....1.23 inches
5 ESE Waynesboro (CoCoRaHS).....1.22 inches
8 WSW Snelling (RAWS)...........1.15 inches
2 ESE Springfield...............1.12 inches
3 ENE New Ellenton (CoCoRaHS)...1.02 inches
...April 15th...
A closed area of low pressure associated with a deep area of low
pressure moved toward the region on the 15th. On the afternoon of
the 15th, a strong cold front approached the region. A line of
strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of the cold front
and produced 4 tornadoes, 2 downbursts and multiple reports of
strong damaging winds. Numerous trees and power lines were down
across the Midlands and Central Savannah River Area.
Here is the information for the 4 confirmed tornadoes and 2
downburst events that occurred on the afternoon and evening of the
15th. Tornadoes touched down near the town of Gilbert in
Lexington County, near the town of Lexington in Lexington County,
near the town of Irmo in Lexington County and near the town of
Ridgeway in Fairfield County.
.Tornado Confirmed in Gilbert South Carolina...
Start Location...Gilbert in Lexington County South Carolina
End Location...Gilbert in Lexington County South Carolina
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...203 PM to 207 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 to 120 mph
Maximum Path Width...200 yards
Path Length...3.0 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...33.9101N/-81.3645W
Ending Lat/Lon...33.9532N/-81.3651W
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0
...Summary...
The tornado began near Two Notch Road near Hayes Crossing Road.
The tornado continued on a north to north-northeast path for
approximately 3.0 miles, crossing Semm Sease Road, Wire Road,
Isiah Hall Road, Crosby Road, Austin McCartha Drive, then
dissipating near the intersection of Windy Road and Walter Taylor
Road. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted along the path.
This also includes small and large limbs downed. A few power
lines were snapped along the path. The most destructive area was
where the tornado moved through a group of 7 chicken houses along
Semm Sease Road. It was at this location that the tornado reached
its maximum strength and path width. Several structures, vehicles
and two campers were damaged along the path. Peak winds were
estimated by be 120 mph.
.Tornado Confirmed in Lexington South Carolina...
Start Location...Lexington in Lexington County South Carolina
End Location...Lexington in Lexington County South Carolina
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...215 PM to 216 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...75 to 80 mph
Maximum Path Width...100 yards
Path Length...0.4 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...34.0110N/-81.2106W
Ending Lat/Lon...34.0167N/-81.2076W
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0
...Summary...
The tornado damage began near Saddlebrooke Road. The tornado
continued to the north-northeast for approximately 0.4 miles, ending
along Kenwood Drive just before John Preston Drive. Numerous
hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the path
of the tornado. A few trees were down on homes and vehicles. Peak
winds were estimated to be 80 mph.
.Tornado Confirmed in Lexington/Irmo South Carolina...
Start Location...Lexington in Lexington County South Carolina
End Location...Irmo in Lexington County South Carolina
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...216 PM to 218 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...85 to 95 mph
Maximum Path Width...150 yards
Path Length...2.5 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...34.0501N/-81.1735W
Ending Lat/Lon...34.0660N/-81.1604W
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0
...Summary...
This has been updated to extend the track south-southwest and
increase the path length to 2.5 miles.
Tornado damage began just south of Corley Mill Road along Lee
Kleckley Road. The tornado continued to the north-northeast for
2.5 miles, crossing the Saluda River and ending near Lockner Road
before reaching Bower Parkway and the Columbiana Station shopping
center. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and
uprooted along the path of the tornado. Many trees were down on
homes and vehicles. Peak winds were estimated to be 95 mph.
.Tornado Confirmed in Fairfield County South Carolina...
Start Location...8 miles NNE of Ridgeway in Fairfield County SC
End Location...Western Shores of Lake Wateree in Fairfield County SC
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...246 PM to 250 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...95-105 mph
Maximum Path Width...100 yards
Path Length...4.4 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...34.4152N/-80.9199W
Ending Lat/Lon...34.4743N/-80.9045W
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0
...Summary...
Straight line wind damage began in and near the town of Ridgeway.
Extensive tree damage, with many trees snapped or uprooted,
occurred for nearly 8 miles north-northeast of the town, just to
the east of Highway 21. Tornado damage began just south of White
Oak Church Road, with the tornado moving in a northerly, then
northeasterly motion for about 4.4 miles. The tornado appears to
have lifted along the western shore of Lake Wateree near Gunsite
Road where numerous large trees were uprooted or snapped, with
several of them falling on homes. Straight line wind damage was
then observed to the north of this area, but it`s northern extent
is unknown due to a lack of access roads. the strongest winds are
estimated to have been 95-105 mph.
The 2 downburst occurred near Lake Murray, one on the Lexington
County side and the other on the Richland County side. Here is the
description of both events.
.Downburst Wind Event Confirmed in Lexington County near Lexington...
Location...Town of Lexington in Lexington County South Carolina
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...214 PM EDT
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...100 to 110 mph
Maximum Path Width...75 yards
Path Length...0.25 miles (500 Yards)
...Summary...
A downburst occurred along a bowing line of thunderstorms as it
approached Lake Murray just north of the town of Lexington. The
damaged was confined to an area between Maritime Trail and Lake
Murray Terrace off of Yachting Road. The maximum wind speeds
associated with the event ranged from 100-110 mph. This is equivalent
to wind speeds associated with an EF-1 tornado (86-110 mph).
There were nearly 4 dozen trees either uprooted or snapped. A
majority of the trees were hardwood trees along with some softwood
trees. Several of the trees were 3 to 4 feet in diameter and very
mature. At least a half dozen homes were damaged by fallen trees
or large limbs. One home had serious damage as a large oak tree
fell onto the home severely damaging the roof and a portion of
the home. At least 2 vehicles had damage from fallen trees and
limbs.
.Downburst Wind Event Confirmed in Richland County near Ballentine...
Location...Near Ballentine in Richland County South Carolina
Date...April 15 2018
Estimated Time...220 PM EDT
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90-100 mph
Maximum Path Width...50 yards
Path Length...0.10 miles (165 yards)
...Summary...
A downburst occurred along a bowing line of thunderstorms as they
moved across Lake Murray. The damage was mainly confined to a
cove along Muskrat Run which is located off of Salem Church Road.
The maximum wind speeds associated with the event ranged from
90-100 mph. This is equivalent to wind speeds associated with an
EF-1 tornado (86-110 mph). There were over 2 dozen trees mostly
uprooted with a couple that were snapped. The trees were a mix
of hardwood and softwood trees. One tree did fall and reached the
patio of a home, but did little to no damage.
The storms produced strong wind gusts as they passed across the
region. Here is a list of some of the highest wind gusts recorded
on the afternoon and evening of the 15th:
Location Speed Time/Date
Columbia Metro Airport 74 MPH 0217 PM 04/15
Lake Murray Of Richland 53 MPH 0220 PM 04/15
Augusta Bush Field 52 MPH 0108 PM 04/15
Orangeburg Municipal Airport 52 MPH 0300 PM 04/15
1 ESE North 48 MPH 0256 PM 04/15
Mcentire Ang 48 MPH 0311 PM 04/15
Lancaster County Airport 47 MPH 0315 PM 04/15
Shaw Afb 47 MPH 0351 PM 04/15
6 E Jefferson 41 MPH 0514 PM 04/15
Sumter Municipal Airport 41 MPH 0355 PM 04/15
Camden-woodward Field 40 MPH 0335 PM 04/15
Columbia Hamilton-Owens Airp 40 MPH 0236 PM 04/15
Newberry County Airport 40 MPH 0155 PM 04/15
Winnsboro 40 MPH 0255 PM 04/15
...April 17th...
A deep trough of low pressure across the eastern portion of the
country allowed some unseasonably cold air to push southward into
the Carolinas and Georgia. It was the coldest morning at Columbia
for this late in April in 17 years. Temperatures fell into the
upper 20s to middle 30s for many area. There were reports of
frost along with freezing temperatures. There were also reports of
some damage to sensitive plants, vegetables and fruit trees.
Here are some of the morning lows from the 17th:
Location Temp Time/Date Provider
Cedar Crk 28 F 0800 AM 04/17 COOP
Lake Greenwood 28 F 0800 AM 04/17 COOP
3 SE Ridgeway 28 F 0544 AM 04/17 AWS
Heath Springs 28 F 0605 AM 04/17 AWS
Lancaster County Airport 28 F 0655 AM 04/17 AWOS
2 ESE Saluda 28 F 0704 AM 04/17 AWS
8 E Fort Jackson 28 F 0633 AM 04/17 RAWS
Leesburg-Hwy 601 28 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Landfill 28 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Pelion 4.7 W 29 F 0700 AM 04/17 COCORAHS
2 NW Elgin 29 F 0710 AM 04/17 CWOP
2 SSE Red Bank 29 F 0544 AM 04/17 CWOP
3 NNE Gloverville 30 F 0741 AM 04/17 CWOP
6 E Jefferson 30 F 0714 AM 04/17 RAWS
SCEMD 30 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Mcentire Ang 30 F 0756 AM 04/17 AWOS
Dutch Fork HS 30 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Newberry Sheriff 30 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Gadsden 30 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Newberry 30 F 0800 AM 04/17 COOP
Saluda 31 F 0735 AM 04/17 CWOP
Forest Acres 31 F 0700 AM 04/17 PUBLIC
1 SW Cherryvale 31 F 0718 AM 04/17 CWOP
Crossroads FS 31 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Hopkins 31 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
10 ENE Ridgeway 31 F 0647 AM 04/17 CWOP
Chapin 1.4 S 31 F 0700 AM 04/17 COCORAHS
6 S Callison 31 F 0712 AM 04/17 RAWS
Lugoff 2ne 31 F 0800 AM 04/17 COOP
Saluda 31 F 0800 AM 04/17 COOP
Winnsboro Water Plant 31 F 0630 AM 04/17 COOP
Lower Richland FD 31 F 0700 AM 04/17 RCWINDS
Aiken Municipal Airport 32 F 0715 AM 04/17 AWOS
Cheraw 32 F 0635 AM 04/17 CWOP
2 ESE Springfield 32 F 0725 AM 04/17 CWOP
Camden-woodward Field 32 F 0715 AM 04/17 AWOS
Cheraw Municipal Airport 32 F 0715 AM 04/17 AWOS
Newberry County Airport 32 F 0735 AM 04/17 AWOS
Winnsboro 32 F 0615 AM 04/17 AWOS
Little Mountain 32 F 0900 AM 04/17 COOP
8 E Summerton 32 F 0735 AM 04/17 AWOS
Newberry 32 F 0720 AM 04/17 AWS
Sumter Municipal Airport 32 F 0655 AM 04/17 AWOS
Lake Wateree 32 F 0550 AM 04/17 MARITIME
...April 23rd through 25th...
A closed area of low pressure and associated surface low pressure
area moved slowly from the lower Mississippi Valley northeast
across the Tennessee Valley and into the Carolinas and Virginia
over the 3-day period. This produced locally heavy rainfall
across the Carolinas and Georgia. The rainfall produced high flows
on the area rivers. Minor to moderate river flooding occurred
along the Congaree River at Carolina Eastman, Congaree River at
the Congaree National Park-Gadsden and the Great Pee Dee River at
Cheraw. The river flooding produced flooding of significant
portions of the Congaree National Park. This includes some of the
hiking trails and elevated boardwalks. Cedar Creek within the park
rose nearly 7 feet as water filled the park. The creek crested at
10.24 feet on the 27th.
Here are the highest crests of each river:
The Congaree River at Carolina Eastman (CEAS1)...119.70 feet on
the 26th. Flood Stage is 115.0 feet.
The Congaree River at the Congaree National Park-Gadsden
(GADS1)...17.20 feet on the 26th. Flood Stage is 15.0 feet.
The Great Pee Dee River at Cheraw (CHES1)...31.20 feet on the
26th. Flood Stage is 30.0 feet.
The Water River at Lake Wateree (WATS1)...99.49 feet on the 26th.
Flood Stage is 100.00 feet.
...April 30th...
Chilly Canadian high pressure settled southward into the Carolinas
and Georgia during late April. High pressure settled over the area
on the morning of the 30th. This produced good radiational cooling
conditions and chilly temperatures for late April.
Here are some of the morning low temperatures on the 30th:
Bamberg-Edisto Elec. HQ (Public)..........30 degrees
Pelion 4.7 W (CoCoRaHS)...................31 degrees
Cedar Creek (Coop)........................33 degrees
Landfill (RCWINDS)........................34 degrees
8 E Fort Jackson (RAWS)...................34 degrees
Blythewood 5.8 W (CoCoRaHS)...............34 degrees
8 SE New Ellenton (RAWS)..................34 degrees
Carolina Lake (Public)....................35 degrees
Whitmire (Public).........................35 degrees
Lake Greenwood (Coop).....................35 degrees
Gadsden (RCWINDS).........................35 degrees
Hopkins (RCWINDS).........................35 degrees
8 E Summerton (AWOS)......................36 degrees
Taxahaw (Public)..........................36 degrees
YEAR TO DATE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE AND PRECIPITATION STATISTICS...
COLUMBIA SC METROPOLITAN AIRPORT 2016/2017/2018 MONTHLY AVERAGE
TEMPERATURES AND DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL...
AVG HIGH/DEP AVG LOW/DEP AVG TEMP NORM DEPARTURE
JAN 2016 55.1/-0.9 33.6/-0.1 44.3 44.8 -0.5
FEB 60.1/-0.2 37.9/+1.1 49.0 48.5 +0.5
MAR 75.0/+6.8 49.8/+6.8 62.4 55.6 +6.8
APR 78.1/+1.8 53.6/+3.2 65.8 63.4 +2.4
MAY 83.4/-0.4 61.9/+2.4 72.7 71.7 +1.0
JUN 94.2/+4.2 71.7/+3.5 83.0 79.1 +3.9
JUL 99.2/+6.5 75.2/+3.6 87.2 82.2 +5.0
AUG 93.8/+3.1 74.8/+3.8 84.3 80.8 +3.5
SEP 89.2/+4.0 69.6/+5.4 79.4 74.7 +4.7
OCT 80.5/+4.4 56.0/+3.9 68.3 64.1 +4.2
NOV 70.6/+3.3 41.8/-0.5 56.2 54.8 +1.4
DEC 59.6/+1.4 39.9/+4.6 49.7 46.7 +3.0
JAN 2017 64.5/+8.5 43.0/+9.3 53.7 44.8 +8.9
FEB 71.4/+11.1 43.1/+6.3 57.2 48.5 +8.7
MAR 70.9/+2.7 44.1/+1.1 57.5 55.6 +1.9
APR 81.0/+4.7 57.7/+7.3 69.4 63.4 +6.0
MAY 85.2/+1.4 61.9/+2.4 73.6 71.7 +1.9
JUN 89.3/-0.7 70.1/+1.9 79.7 79.1 +0.6
JUL 93.7/+1.0 73.5/+1.9 83.6 82.2 +1.4
AUG 91.4/+0.7 73.2/+2.2 82.3 80.8 +1.5
SEP 88.6/+3.4 65.6/+1.4 77.1 74.7 +2.4
OCT 80.3/+4.2 55.8/+3.7 68.0 64.1 +3.9
NOV 70.1/+1.0 40.9/-0.5 55.5 55.2 +0.3
DEC 59.8/+1.6 39.4/+4.1 49.6 46.7 +2.9
JAN 2018 55.5/-0.5 30.5/-3.2 43.0 44.8 -1.8
FEB 70.1/+9.8 49.6/+12.8 59.8 48.5 +11.3
MAR 65.8/-2.4 42.5/-0.5 54.2 55.6 -1.4
APR 75.1/-1.2 49.4/-1.0 62.3 63.4 -1.1
AUGUSTA GA BUSH FIELD 2016/2017/2018 MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
AND DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL...
AVG HIGH/DEP AVG LOW/DEP AVG TEMP NORM DEPARTURE
JAN 2016 55.3/-2.6 33.1/+0.3 44.2 45.4 -1.2
FEB 61.7/-0.6 37.9/+2.0 49.8 49.0 +0.7
MAR 74.4/+4.5 47.1/+5.1 60.8 55.9 +4.9
APR 77.5/+0.2 50.1/+2.0 63.8 62.7 +1.2
MAY 83.2/-1.8 58.2/+0.9 70.7 71.1 -0.4
JUN 92.2/+1.2 68.8/+2.6 80.5 78.6 +1.9
JUL 97.5/+4.1 71.7/+1.9 84.6 81.6 +3.0
AUG 94.2/+2.4 72.1/+2.8 83.1 80.2 +2.6
SEP 88.9/+2.2 66.0/+3.4 77.4 74.6 +2.8
OCT 82.5/+4.8 53.8/+2.8 68.2 64.4 +3.8
NOV 73.4/+4.3 41.2/-0.2 57.3 55.2 +2.1
DEC 62.4/+2.4 41.8/+7.3 52.4 47.2 +5.2
JAN 2017 67.5/+9.6 43.5/+10.7 55.5 45.4 +10.1
FEB 73.2/+10.9 43.4/+7.5 58.3 49.1 +9.2
MAR 73.7/+3.8 43.8/+1.8 58.8 55.9 +2.9
APR 83.2/+5.9 55.4/+7.3 69.3 62.7 +6.6
MAY 87.1/+2.1 61.1/+3.8 74.1 71.1 +3.0
JUN 90.8/-0.2 69.4/+3.2 80.1 78.6 +1.5
JUL 94.3/+0.9 72.9/+3.1 83.6 81.6 +2.0
AUG 91.7/-0.1 72.8/+3.5 82.3 80.5 +1.8
SEP 87.4/+2.7 64.0/+1.4 76.7 74.6 +2.1
OCT 82.4/+4.7 54.7/+3.7 68.5 64.4 +4.1
NOV 68.9/+1.6 42.4/+0.1 55.6 54.8 +0.8
DEC 60.4/+0.4 38.8/+4.3 49.6 47.2 +2.4
JAN 2018 57.1/-0.8 29.2/-3.6 43.1 45.4 -2.3
FEB 71.6/+9.3 48.4/+12.5 60.0 49.1 +10.9
MAR 67.7/-2.2 41.2/-1.4 54.5 55.9 -1.4
APR 75.1/-2.2 46.1/-2.0 60.6 62.7 -2.1
COLUMBIA SC METROPOLITAN AIRPORT 2016/2017/2018 MONTHLY
PRECIPITATION...
TOTAL NORMAL DEPARTURE
(INCHES)
JAN 2016 1.94 3.58 -1.64
FEB 4.69 3.61 +1.08
MAR 1.88 3.73 -1.85
APR 2.80 2.62 +0.18
MAY 2.61 2.97 -0.36
JUN 2.39 4.69 -2.30
JUL 1.79 5.46 -3.67
AUG 4.83 5.26 -0.43
SEP 6.81 3.54 +3.27
OCT 2.09 3.27 -1.18
NOV 2.01 2.74 -0.73
DEC 3.35 3.22 +0.13
ANNUAL 39.55 44.59 -5.04
JAN 2017 7.04 3.58 +3.46
FEB 1.60 3.61 -2.01
MAR 2.38 3.73 -1.35
APR 6.11 2.62 +3.49
MAY 7.15 2.97 +4.18
JUN 5.13 4.69 +0.44
JUL 5.42 5.46 -0.04
AUG 1.92 5.26 -3.34
SEP 4.55 3.54 +1.01
OCT 1.57 3.17 -1.60
NOV 1.28 2.74 -1.46
DEC 3.29 3.22 +0.07
JAN 2018 2.42 3.58 -1.16
FEB 1.61 3.61 -2.00
MAR 2.97 3.73 -0.76
APR 3.10 2.62 +0.48
AUGUSTA GA BUSH FIELD 2016/2017/2018 MONTHLY PRECIPITATION...
TOTAL NORMAL DEPARTURE
(INCHES)
JAN 2016 1.66 3.91 -2.25
FEB 3.76 3.92 -0.16
MAR 3.18 4.18 -1.00
APR 4.42 2.84 +1.58
MAY 5.71 2.65 +3.06
JUN 2.87 4.72 -1.85
JUL 1.31 4.33 -3.02
AUG 3.66 4.32 -0.66
SEP 6.81 3.54 +3.27
OCT 4.45 3.17 +1.28
NOV 0.62 2.82 -2.20
DEC 4.41 3.39 +1.02
ANNUAL 38.27 43.57 -5.02
JAN 2017 10.13 3.91 +6.22
FEB 2.11 3.92 -1.81
MAR 1.77 4.18 -2.41
APR 2.60 2.84 -0.24
MAY 3.14 2.65 +0.69
JUN 3.52 4.72 -1.20
JUL 5.04 4.33 +0.71
AUG 5.87 4.32 +1.55
SEP 4.28 3.22 +1.06
OCT 0.83 3.27 -2.44
NOV 1.36 2.82 -1.46
DEC 4.11 3.39 +0.72
JAN 2018 2.09 3.91 -1.82
FEB 1.57 3.92 -2.35
MAR 3.21 4.18 -0.97
APR 3.47 2.84 +0.63
The 3-Month Outlook for Spring/Summer
(May/June/July)...
The outlook calls for a 40 to 50 percent chance of above normal
temperatures along with equal chances of above, below or normal
precipitation.
Go to the Climate Prediction Center web page at
www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov for more details and the latest outlooks.
ENSO (EL NINO SOUTHERN OSCILLATION)...
...La Nina Advisory...
Equatorial sea surface temperatures are near-to-below average
across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. La Nina is expected
to transition to ENSO-neutral during May, with ENSO-neutral then
likely to continue through the Northern Hemisphere Summer 2018.
There is a greater than 50 percent chance of ENSO-neutral
conditions through the Summer.
Climate Outlooks and ENSO Discussions courtesy of NOAA Climate
Prediction Center...www.cpc.noaa.gov .
Note...much appreciation goes out to our NWS Cooperative Weather
Observers...CoCoRaHS (Community...Collaborative...Rain...Hail and
Snow Network) Observers...South Carolina State Climate Office...
Southeast Regional Climate Center...Richland County Emergency
Services...USGS and local weather partners for the data they provide
throughout the year. Their hard work and dedication is greatly
appreciated.
Temperature records for Columbia go back to 1887 and for Augusta
back to 1873. Precipitation records for Columbia go back to 1878
and for Augusta back to 1871.
Additional climate information, including current and archived
daily and monthly summaries, can be found on the National Weather
Service Columbia SC home page at http://www.weather.gov/cae .
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