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Live 5 First Alert Weather

FIRST ALERT: Midweek heat, humidity ahead of increasing rain chances

Updated: moments ago
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By Dorien Minor
Rain chances are becoming more likely later this week as temperatures and humidity continue to climb!

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FIRST ALERT: Steamy Evening & Hot Wednesday On The Way

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Bill Walsh
Abundant sunshine returns to our forecast for Friday, but not before temperatures drop through the overnight and early morning hours!

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FIRST ALERT: Sunshine and Warming Temperatures Ahead This Weekend!

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Lexie Horvath
Dry conditions are expected for the rest of the work week in the wake of tonight's cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Warming up today; drought persists across the Lowcountry

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By Samantha Roberts
Mostly dry weather is expected through midweek ahead of our next surge of heat and humidity!

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FIRST ALERT: Warming Trend Into The Week

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Monday’s First Alert Weather Day has been discontinued as strong to severe thunderstorms move offshore along a cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms Possible This Evening

Updated: May 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms can be expected for Mother’s Day Weekend!

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FIRST ALERT: Showers Return On & Off For Mother’s Day Weekend.

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 4:12 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
A short period of dry weather is expected on Friday before rain chances return this weekend!

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FIRST ALERT: Spotty Showers & Isolated Thunderstorms This Evening

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 2:49 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Rain and thunderstorm chances will increase tonight and Thursday as a slow-moving cold front moves into the Lowcountry!

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FIRST ALERT: Muggy Evening... Showers Back Thursday

Updated: May 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Our current stretch of dry weather will come to an end by Thursday as a strong cold front pushes into the Lowcountry!

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FIRST ALERT: Fine Looking Tuesday Afternoon & Evening!

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 2:43 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop later this week in the wake of our beautiful Monday!
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FIRST ALERT: A pleasant afternoon for the Lowcountry; rain returns Thursday

Updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Widespread, but much-needed, rain will continue to impact the Lowcountry to begin the weekend!

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FIRST ALERT: Scattered showers Friday; Saturday soaker on the way

Updated: May 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM EDT
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By Samantha Roberts
Significant, and well-needed, rainfall chances are expected to return to the Lowcountry by Friday night and Saturday!

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FIRST ALERT: On & Off Showers Tonight, Friday & Saturday. Sunny Sunday.

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 9:41 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Passing showers remain in the forecast through Thursday and Friday in advance of a strong weekend storm system!

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FIRST ALERT: A few spotty showers possible this afternoon; more shower chances through Saturday

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Rounds of showers and a few downpours are expected to push through the Lowcountry over the next few days, which will slowly put a dent in our ongoing drought!

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FIRST ALERT: Rain Chances Increase Into Midweek.

Updated: Apr. 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Behind a cooler and dry Monday, rain chances will increase considerably later this week!

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FIRST ALERT: Cool, Fall Like Afternoon & Evening on Tap.

Updated: Apr. 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Much-needed rainfall is on the way this weekend as a front takes aim at the Lowcountry!

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FIRST ALERT: Needed Rain Possible Saturday Night & Sunday!

Updated: Apr. 24, 2026 at 2:51 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect through daybreak Friday due to occasionally poor air quality levels, which could lead to adverse health impacts for members of sensitive groups!

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FIRST ALERT WEATHTER DAY: Air Quality Alert for the Lowcountry today. Rain Chances Go Up This Weekend.

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 2:53 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Worsened air quality levels will linger into at least Thursday as the risk for additional brush fires and adverse drought impacts remain high!

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FIRST ALERT: Comfortable afternoon across the region; rain chances increase by the weekend

Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Rain chances will remain near zero through the end of the week as an area of high pressure lingers overhead!

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FIRST ALERT: Another mild afternoon... Temperatures warm up mid-week

Updated: Apr. 21, 2026 at 11:18 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Quiet, rain-free conditions will remain in place for most of this week as high pressure stretches into the Southeast!

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FIRST ALERT: Cool & Dry Night On The Way

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Record-challenging high temperatures will make another appearance to start the weekend ahead of our next cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Record Highs Possible Into The Weekend

Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Lexie Horvath
Hot temperatures and dry conditions will continue as we approach the weekend!

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FIRST ALERT: The Heat Is On For The Rest of the Week!

Updated: Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Our stretch of abnormally warm weather for the month of April will soon give way to near-record high temperatures later this week!

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FIRST ALERT: Temperatures on the rise... Records possible by the end of the week

Updated: Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Unseasonably warm temperatures, along with very dry conditions, will continue for the rest of your work and school week!

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FIRST ALERT: Summer Temps Headed Our Way!

Updated: Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:47 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Temperatures will continue to rise this weekend as an area of high pressure lingers overhead!

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FIRST ALERT: Perfect day ahead; heat begins to build this weekend

Updated: Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT
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By Samantha Roberts
Dry conditions and warming temperatures will dominate the forecast for several more days without any drought relief in sight!

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FIRST ALERT: Windy & Cool Afternoon & Evening.

Updated: Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Strong winds and abnormally dry conditions have brought forth a renewed fire risk as we reach the midpoint of the work week!

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FIRST ALERT: Another cooler-than-average afternoon; gusty winds increase wildfire risk

Updated: Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Higher rain chances, along with a couple of thunderstorms, are likely for parts of your Easter Weekend!

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FIRST ALERT: Warm & Muggy Good Friday Afternoon. A Few Spotty Showers Possible.

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:22 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Chances for spotty, light showers return to the Lowcountry for Good Friday in advance of this weekend’s front!

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FIRST ALERT: Sunny & Warm Afternoon On The Way.

Updated: Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Shower and thunderstorm chances will slowly increase late this week in advance of this weekend’s front!

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FIRST ALERT: Fantastic Evening & Quiet Night on the Way!

Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:13 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Warm temperatures will remain in the forecast to start the month of April!

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FIRST ALERT: Fine Looking Evening & Night On The Way.

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Unseasonably warm temperatures are on tap for the rest of the work week alongside a growing chance of spotty rain showers!

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FIRST ALERT: Widespread 70s this afternoon... Warmer temperatures remainder of week.

Updated: Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Small rain chances will slowly dot the Lowcountry this week as temperatures continue to warm!

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FIRST ALERT: Expect a mild afternoon... Warming trend this week

Updated: Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:24 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Dry, cool and breezy conditions are contributing to an elevated fire risk across the Lowcountry this weekend, but some relief is on the way in the coming days!

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FIRST ALERT: Strong winds and cooler weather Saturday

Updated: Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM EDT
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By Samantha Roberts
An elevated fire danger could disrupt certain outdoor events this weekend in the wake of Friday night’s strong cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Record-challenging highs Friday; high fire danger this weekend

Updated: Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:28 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Near-record warmth is likely on Friday in advance of this weekend’s strong, gusty cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Near Record Highs Tomorrow...Cooldown This Weekend!

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Lexie Horvath
Temperatures will continue to warm through Friday ahead of this weekend’s strong cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Warmer Weather On The Way!

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Above-average temperatures are expected to continue for the first weekend of Spring ahead of next week’s cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Super Spring Weekend Ahead!

Updated: Mar. 20, 2026 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Significant warming is expected to take place through this weekend as a strong area of high pressure stretches into the Southeast!

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FIRST ALERT: Warming Trend Starts Today. Spring Starts Tomorrow!

Updated: Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:38 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Our last frigid night of the work week comes alongside the risk of patchy frost through early Thursday morning!

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FIRST ALERT: Another cool afternoon; warming up late in the week

Updated: Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Freezing low temperatures are likely for most of the Lowcountry tonight in the wake of Monday’s powerful cold front!

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FIRST ALERT: Chilly Evening & Cold Night On Tap!

Updated: Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:17 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
A FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY remains in effect this evening as a strong cold front pushes through the Lowcountry.

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Watches and warnings have now expired through all counties in the Lowcountry.

Tornado watches, warnings expire throughout the Lowcountry

Updated: Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:31 PM EDT
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By Allison Bryant, Samantha Roberts and Marissa Thompson
Watches and warnings have now expired throughout all counties in the Lowcountry.

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Several school districts and offices in the Lowcountry have canceled or adjusted schedules...

Lowcountry school districts, offices announce closures ahead of severe weather

Updated: Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:42 PM EDT
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By Colt Yeargin
Several school districts and offices in the Lowcountry have canceled or adjusted schedules ahead of severe weather on Monday.

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FIRST ALERT: Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today.

Updated: Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Ahead of Thursday evening’s strong cold front, we are tracking a growing potential for gusty winds, widespread showers and a few embedded thunderstorms - some of which could become locally strong or severe!

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Warnings and watches for severe weather in the Lowcountry have now expired.

Watches, warnings expire throughout the Lowcountry

Updated: Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT
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By Marissa Thompson
Warnings and watches for severe weather in the Lowcountry have now expired.

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FIRST ALERT: Near-record warmth today, cold front moves in Thursday!

Updated: Mar. 11, 2026 at 3:20 AM EDT
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By Matthew Hidalgo
Unseasonable warmth will give way to much cooler weather later this week as a strong front eyes the Lowcountry!

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FIRST ALERT: Warm Spring Like Afternoon...Storms Possible Thursday.

Updated: Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
An extended period of warm temperatures will continue through midweek as a strong storm system begins to move towards the Lowcountry!

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FIRST ALERT: Spring Temps Continue. Showers Back Thursday.

Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 3:11 AM EDT
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By Bill Walsh
Abnormally warm temperatures will continue for several more days alongside a growing likelihood of dense morning fog!

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FIRST ALERT: Record Warm This Afternoon... Rain Returns Thursday

Updated: Mar. 4, 2026 at 9:05 AM EST
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By Bill Walsh
Temperatures will remain much warmer than average as a strong area of high pressure spills into the Southeast this week!
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