Andrew Wulfeck
Meteorologist-
South Carolina will be the subject of beneficial rain as tropical moisture from the Gulf impacts the state on Thursday and Friday. -
South Carolina is known for its hot, humid summers with the Columbia setting the state's all-time heat record at 113 degrees Fahrenheit. -
An early-season heat wave will send temperatures into the upper 90s across South Carolina this weekend. The heat could lead to significant health impacts. -
Since reliable global temperature records began in the 1950s, Earth's warmest years have occurred during El Niño events, while the coolest years have typically coincided with La Niña conditions. -
Wildfire activity is expected to remain near normal levels this summer across South Carolina following a significant amount of rainfall during May. -
South Carolina has seen just three June tropical cyclone landfalls since 1851, with no system stronger than a Category 1 hurricane. -
During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. The list of names for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts with Arthur. -
A weather pattern change, which resulted in many communities seeing at least half a foot of rain during May, has led to improvement in the drought conditions. -
Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter, thus influencing temperature and precipitation trends across the United States. -
AAA projects that around 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend.
