April 8th, 2007 Record Cold Snap

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT-UPDATED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA SC 151 PM EDT SUN APR 8 2007 ...RECORD COLD TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE AREA FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 8TH... THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME LOW TEMPERATURES REPORTED FROM VARIOUS ASOS AND COOP OBSERVATION SITES ACROSS CENTRAL SOUTH CAROLINA...AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER REGION OF EASTERN GEORGIA. ...NORTH MIDLANDS... CEDAR CREEK..........19 CHERAW...............21 NEWBERRY.............25 LONGTOWN.............28 ...SOUTH MIDLANDS... PELION...............17 COLUMBIA METRO APT...26 /TIED ALL-TIME RECORD LOW FOR APRIL/ ORANGEBURG AIRPORT...28 SANDHILL.............28 SANDY RUN............28 COLUMBIA OWENS APT...29 ...CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA... JOHNSTON.............20 BARNWELL.............22 AIKEN................26 AUGUSTA BUSH APT.....26 /TIED ALL-TIME RECORD LOW FOR APRIL/ CLARKS HILL..........27 AUGUSTA DANIEL APT...32 ...OTHER SITES FROM AROUND THE CWA THAT USE UNOFFICIAL OBSERVING EQUIPMENT... IRMO.................22 LANCASTER............23 ELGIN................24 LEXINGTON............25 LUGOFF...............25 SUMTER...............27 WINNSBORO............27 GILBERT..............27