Cold high pressure dominates today through New Year’s, bringing chilly starts and brisk winds despite sunny skies. Winds ease but stay 5-15 mph, dropping feels-like temps. Drier air (20-30% humidity) raises low-end fire risk—exercise caution outdoors. Warmer midweek shift, then rain by weekend won’t fully dent regional drought.
Daily Forecast Breakdown
- Tuesday (Dec 30): Chilly morning wind chills in 20s; afternoon highs near 50°F with abundant sun, feels-like in 40s.
- Wednesday (Dec 31, New Year’s Eve): Milder highs upper 50s to low 60s under high pressure; overnight lows 30s-40s.
- Thursday (Jan 1, New Year’s Day): Similar warming trend; highs upper 50s-low 60s, lows 30s-40s (aligns with Coastal Empire trends).
- Friday (Jan 2): Clouds build ahead of rainmaker.
- Saturday (Jan 3): Rain arrives with next cold front; totals near or below 1 inch.
Key Impacts and Tips
Grab that jacket for mornings—wind chills bite despite sun. Fire risk peaks today/evening; avoid sparks or burns. Layer for NYE outdoors as lows recover but evenings cool. Monitor NWS Charleston for fire weather updates or rain tweaks.
| Day | Low (°F) | High (°F) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | N/A | ~50 | Sunny, breezy, fire risk |
| Wed | 30s-40s | 58-62 | Milder, sunny |
| Thu | 30s-40s | 58-62 | Continued mild |
| Fri | N/A | N/A | Clouds increasing |
| Sat | N/A | N/A | Rain <1″ |
Comparison to Savannah/WSAV Forecast
Charleston’s outlook syncs closely: Tuesday wind chills upper teens-20s (vs. Savannah’s teens-20s), coldest mornings midweek, weekend rain. Charleston emphasizes fire risk more due to low humidity.
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