The first Sunday of March brings a coolness – but the risk of fire remains

Update on Saturday evening: The dry cold front that we followed all day has pushed through and shifted the winds west/northwest before they finally settled from the north. While the winds gradually remove overnight, they remain noticeable at 5-10 miles per hour. The temperatures fall, albeit a little slower than expected, the lows range from the mid -30s to lower 40s.

The most important factor this evening is the incredibly dry air that flows behind the front. Taupfunkt sink into the teenagers, with single -digit digits still possible in some places. This extreme drought means that the risk of fire remains high, even if winds weaken. The relative humidity does not recover overnight and due to these conditions a Cunishment ban was issued for very South Carolina. No burning outdoors tonight – the risk is just too great.

Expect a sharp change compared to the heat on Saturday, with the heights on Sunday only reaching the middle to upper 50s – about 20 degrees colder. North winds will be airy in the morning before settling down later. Unfortunately, the exceptionally dry air keeps the fire attack.

If you are in an area that Helene hit hard, all of these persistent dry debris remains a great risk of fire. A Fire Danger Statement Is on the spot 11 p.m. SundayPeople urge to avoid people outdoors. If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately.

Sunday evening will be clear and quiet and the temperatures will drop quickly after sunset. With A, depths fall into the upper 20s to low 30s Freeze Watch for our southern counties. If you have sensitive plants that bloom, cover them or bring them into it.

Monday is a little warmer, but still below average, with heights in the upper 50s to low 60s. The dry air will not go anywhere, so the fire belief remains in place. The winds are lighter and some high clouds can be in the low points up to the mid -30s.

Tuesday brings a more noticeable warming up, with the heights returning until the mid -1970s. Without no sensible moisture, the risk of fire will pay attention.

The big change arrives on Tuesday evening until Wednesday. A strong cold front approaches and brings widespread showers and the potential for thunderstorms. If the conditions are aligned, we could see some stronger storms, especially in the eastern part of the CSRA, with harmful winds The main concern. The good news? After several days of dry conditions, this system will bring the urgently needed rain into the region.

As soon as the front moves, the high pressure will take over and the seasonable temperatures will return. Expect heights with calmer, cooler nights in the 30s and 40s in the 1960s for Thursday and Friday.