Columbia, SC – A strong offshore high-pressure system will push unseasonably warm temperatures across South Carolina starting midweek, with many areas, including Columbia, forecast to reach the low 90s by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Columbia, SC, the heat will build steadily from Wednesday, April 2, through Saturday, April 5, peaking in cities like Columbia, Augusta, and Lexington where highs are projected between 90°F and 93°F. Daily records may be challenged Friday and Saturday.
This surge follows a cold front and storm system that passed through Monday. The high-pressure system now anchored offshore is driving warm, dry air into the Southeast, creating summer-like conditions weeks ahead of schedule. Columbia’s average high for early April is typically in the low 70s.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon heat, and monitor vulnerable individuals such as children and seniors. While the weekend will feel more like June than April, relief is on the way. A significant cool-down is expected by early next week.
Local agencies have not issued any heat-related warnings but are urging caution as temperatures climb well above seasonal norms.
