Charleston, South Carolina – Cold weather is set to return to coastal South Carolina and southeast Georgia late Monday night as a strong cold front moves through the region, bringing sharply colder air and low wind chills by Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, wind chill values are expected to drop into the lower to mid-20s away from the beaches early Tuesday. Coastal locations are expected to remain slightly milder, while inland areas face the coldest conditions.
In Charleston, minimum wind chills are forecast near 25°F, while communities farther inland, including Columbia and Beaufort, may see wind chills in the low 20s. Across southeast Georgia, including Savannah and Statesboro, forecasters indicate a 40 to 60 percent chance that wind chills could reach around 20°F by Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service cautioned that a Cold Weather Advisory may be needed for some areas, depending on how temperatures and winds evolve overnight. The cold conditions will follow a period of milder weather as the front pushes offshore.
Maps released by the agency highlight the greatest risk for advisory-level wind chills across inland portions of South Carolina and Georgia, while immediate coastal areas may avoid the coldest readings due to marine influence.
Residents are urged to take cold weather precautions, especially during the early morning hours. Recommended actions include dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and bringing pets indoors. Those with early commutes or outdoor work should be prepared for uncomfortable and potentially hazardous cold.
While the coldest wind chills are expected Tuesday morning, temperatures are forecast to gradually moderate later in the day as sunshine returns.
Commuters, students, and outdoor workers are most likely to feel the impacts during the Tuesday morning commute. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service as conditions develop overnight.
