Megan Borowski
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Near average storm frequencies are expected this season in the Atlantic Basin.
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Forecasters at the Colorado State University Tropical Weather and Climate Research Group say that below average activity is expected this hurricane season. They also mention the forecast is highly uncertain this far in advance.
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Winds could gust between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon, before a squall line of strong thunderstorms arrives to the Palmetto state from the west.
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A few severe thunderstorms are possible across the Upstate and Midlands on Thursday. Then, Friday into the weekend, temperature are expected to drop below average.
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Ian expected to make landfall over South Carolina on Friday as a hurricane.
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The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, and despite a recent lull in activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) still expects an above-average season.
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Squall line storms could produce strong winds, flash flooding
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Strong storms will be possible, especially on Wednesday and Thursday
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Periods of heavy rain are expected across the Palmetto State this week. Local flooding is possible, and accumulations should help to prevent the proliferation of drought conditions.
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A record setting heat wave is developing over the Mid Atlantic, including over South Carolina, where several days of temperatures in the lower 100s and heat indices near 110 degrees are expected this week.