Frost/Freeze Program Resumes March 6th.

Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Columbia SC 1130 AM EST Wed Mar 6 2024 ...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE COLUMBIA FROST/FREEZE PROGRAM TO RESUME ON MARCH 6th... The National Weather Service in Columbia, SC will resume the frost and freeze program for the Midlands of South Carolina and the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia on Wednesday March 6th. The decision was made after coordinating with the surrounding National Weather Service Offices along with the state and local agricultural community. We will begin the issuance as needed of frost advisories, freeze watches and freeze warnings according to the following criteria: ...Frost Advisory... When there is an 80 percent or greater probability that scattered or widespread frost will occur, usually within 12 to 24 hours. Patchy frost does not necessitate the issuance of a frost advisory, except late in the spring when vegetation is typically more sensitive. ...Freeze Watch... When there is a 50 percent or greater probability that temperatures will be 32 degrees or lower, usually within 12 to 48 hours. ...Freeze Warning... When there is an 80 percent or greater probability that temperatures will be 32 degrees or lower, usually within 12 to 24 hours. Here is a list of the average date of the last spring freeze for some locations across the Midlands and Central Savannah River Area: Augusta (Daniel Fld)...2/27 Thomson................3/14 Orangeburg.............3/15 Columbia...............3/16 Bamberg................3/18 Midville...............3/18 Blackville.............3/20 Waynesboro.............3/21 Little Mountain........3/22 Holly Hill.............3/22 Sandhill (Richland)....3/22 Sumter.................3/24 Manning................3/25 Cheraw.................3/26 Johnston...............3/26 Wagener................3/26 Appling................3/27 Pageland...............3/27 Augusta (Bush Fld).....3/28 McCormick..............3/28 Pelion.................3/28 Bishopville............3/29 Newberry...............3/31 Saluda.................3/31 Winnsboro..............3/31 Chesterfield...........4/01 Cedar Creek............4/10 $$ LCV