South Carolina faces a warmer-than-normal, wetter pattern through Valentine’s Day weekend and into midweek, driven by above-average precipitation and temperatures per the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center. Expect repeated rain, fog, and travel disruptions, especially east of the Appalachians—no severe storms forecast, but cumulative moisture could cause road ponding, river rises, and minor flooding.
Regional Impacts
- Midlands (Columbia, Sumter, Orangeburg): Steady rain may slow I-26, I-20, and US-378; fog risks overnight/early mornings from warm air over cool ground.
- Upstate (Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson): Repeated showers could overload urban drains; temps stay above freezing.
- Coast (Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Beaufort): Dominant rain with tidal flooding risks at high tide in low areas.
Travel and Safety Notes
Airports like Columbia Metropolitan and Charleston International may see delays from rain/low ceilings, but no major cancellations expected. No wind/ice outages anticipated. Monitor updates for advisories, especially for morning drives.
Stay prepared with rain gear and check SC DOT or NWS for real-time road conditions. Planning a trip?
