Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Central South Carolina and east-central Georgia have experienced a wide variety of weather phenomena throughout recorded climatological history including snow and ice storms, extreme heat, bitter cold, severe thunderstorms, devastating tornadoes, flooding, and hurricanes. This calendar does not include every major weather event, but does highlight some of the most memorable ones. Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA have extensive climate records dating back to 1887 and 1874, respectively. Data from many other sources was also used in the creation of this calendar including national storm databases, cooperative weather observers, CoCoRaHS rainfall totals, SC State Climate Office and local storm reports.

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