South Carolina Weather 3/7 Evening - Spring Fling in March

Good evening. South Carolina. I'm Michael Nally. In Step outside right now you’ll feel it, that thick, almost sticky air for early March. We’re waking up to 74 degrees before 8 AM. That’s not just warm for March, that’s record territory. And this heat? It’s not going anywhere fast. A stalled cold front is creating two completely different worlds across South Carolina. The Lowcountry and Midlands are basking in summer-like warmth, while the Upstate gets a taste of stormy drama. Down in the Lowcountry—Charleston. Beaufort. Hilton Head—you’re living in a different season. Patchy fog lingers this morning, burning off to reveal mostly sunny skies and a high of 74 degrees. That’s 38 degrees above normal for early March. But don’t get too comfortable: by late afternoon, a few pop-up showers and thunderstorms could roll in, especially between 5 PM and 9 PM. Tonight, more of that damp, muggy air holds with lows at 61 degrees. The Midlands—Columbia. Aiken. Orangeburg—you’re the hot spot today. Literally. Highs soar to 81 degrees, flirting with the record books. But here’s the twist: while the morning stays dry, storms fire up by 2 PM, peaking in coverage and intensity through the evening. Some could pack gusty winds and heavy downpours. Tonight, storms linger until around 8 PM, then we drop to a balmy 61 degrees. Now the Upstate—Greenville. Spartanburg. Anderson—you’re the odd one out today. While the rest of the state sweats, you’re dealing with round after round of storms. A few strong ones near Jocassee Gorges could even produce wind gusts up to 40 miles an hour. Highs only reach 74 degrees, which sounds cool compared to the Midlands, but trust me, with all this moisture, it’ll feel warmer. Tonight, storms taper off but dense fog rolls in, with lows near 57 degrees. Looking ahead, we’re stuck in this unseasonably warm, stormy pattern through midweek. Sunday and Monday bring more storms and highs in the low 80s. Tuesday and Wednesday, the heat peaks with the Midlands hitting the mid-to-upper 80s—near record highs. Then comes the crash. A strong cold front Thursday drops temperatures 38 degrees in a single day. Highs Friday struggle to hit 60. In That's classic south carolina weather, dramatic and unapologetic. Enjoy the summer preview this week, because by Thursday, you'll be digging for that jacket you just put away. See you tomorrow.