Storm update: Severe weather headed to SC Friday. Here’s the worst the Midlands can expect and when
There’s a slight risk of severe thunderstorms hitting the Midlands Friday afternoon and evening, the latest forecasts show.
According to the National Weather Service, the greatest threat from the storm will most likely be between 2 and 8 p.m. The overall severe threat will be greatest south of the I-20 corridor. However, the severe threat will be conditional on enough stability developing during the afternoon, the NWS states.
In anticipation of the severe weather, multiple schools in the Midlands have adjusted their Friday schedules.
What the Midlands can expect
Breezy conditions will likely develop during the afternoon, with winds strengthening later in the day and into the night. Gusts of up to 45 mph are expected, with the most intense being in the central Midlands. As such, the Midlands are under a wind advisory from 4 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. on Saturday.
The updated Day 2 SPC severe weather outlook has been released and the entire forecast area is in a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather on Friday. In addition, a Wind Advisory has been issued going into effect tomorrow at 4pm until 7am Saturday. #CAEWx #SCWx #GAWx pic.twitter.com/boAYgwVtYK
— NWS Columbia (@NWSColumbia) January 11, 2024
There will also be a chance of isolated tornadoes, along with minor hail. There will be some rain, but not as intense as on Tuesday, the NWS states.
“Rain will not be as heavy on Friday with less than 1 inch generally expected, but runoff from Tuesday’s storms will be continuing, causing river flooding,” the NWS states.
The threat of severe weather is expected to end after 8 p.m., the NWS adds.
