Alcolu, SC

1:31 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 135 ft
Lon: 80.2° W
Lat: 33.9° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Alcolu Weather at a Glance
Updated 1:31 AM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
26.2 °F
Feels Like 17 °F
Wind(mph)
9.2
Sunrise / Set
7:08 AM
6:01 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Sunday
Clear 45 °F
Clear
Sunday Night
Clear 18 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 63 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.19 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
24%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KSMS 120615Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3020 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
17 °F
Dew Point
-6 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
9.2 mph from West
Wind Gust
9.2 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Sumter
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows around 40.
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
Saturday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
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Lake Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am EST early this morning...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 29001
Sunday, 12
Clear
45 | 18 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
54 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
63 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
63 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
63 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 18
Clear
61 | NA
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Rest of Tonight
nt_sunny Clear and brisk. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 11 38 | 5 39 | 10 24 | 16
Wind 7 mph NW 10 mph NW 5 mph West 2 mph WSW
Humidity 61% 25% 31% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:08 AM
6:01 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 19 | 16 45 | 16 49 | 21 39 | 26
Wind 0 mph West 2 mph ENE 3 mph SSW 1 mph South
Humidity 84% 30% 33% 61%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 1% 21% 42% 60%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:02 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 30 50 | 39 52 | 46 44 | 42
Wind 1 mph SW 5 mph WSW 4 mph SSW 2 mph South
Humidity 83% 67% 80% 94%
Chance of Precip. 10% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 74% 88% 93% 90%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 40 56 | 44 55 | 45 45 | 43
Wind 1 mph WSW 4 mph NW 2 mph NW 0 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 66% 70% 92%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 67% 46% 45% 37%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 41 56 | 46 57 | 50 50 | 49
Wind 1 mph ENE 5 mph ENE 5 mph South 6 mph South
Humidity 99% 70% 77% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 41% 63% 62% 84%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Thursday through Friday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 46 58 | 48 55 | 46 45 | 41
Wind 6 mph SSW 9 mph WSW 6 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 98% 72% 69% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 88% 78% 64% 58%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 1:26 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Sumter
Saturday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 37 55 | 33 55 | 34 45 | 41
Wind 3 mph NW 4 mph NNW 2 mph NW 5 mph West
Humidity 88% 46% 45% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 50% 17% 17% 58%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
6:05 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KSMS) 60 °F 33 °F
Record (KSMS) 57 °F (2011) 26 °F (2011)
Yesterday 54.1 °F 27.3 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:08 AM EST 6:01 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:43 AM EST 6:27 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:13 AM EST 6:56 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:44 AM EST 7:26 PM EST
Moon 11:37 PM EST 9:45 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 44m
Length of Day
10h 52m
Tomorrow will be 1m 54s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 77% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
60 °F
Charleston
60 °F
Charleston
59 °F
Walterboro
57 °F
Moncks Corner
57 °F
Beaufort MCAS
24 °F
Rock Hill
26 °F
Anderson
26 °F
Chester
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Sumter 27 °F Clear 1:15 AM EST
Shaw AFB 27 °F Clear 12:55 AM EST
Manning 32 °F Clear 1:15 AM EST
Kingstree 32 °F Clear 1:15 AM EST
Flight To ETA Status
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KSMS)
Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 270° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KSMS 120615Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3020 RMK AO2

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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Southwest Sumter, Sumter, SC 26.2 °F 17 °F -6 °F 24% West  at  9.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 100 ft 1:31 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Sunway Knolls, Sumter, SC 26.9 °F 20 °F 5 °F 39% North  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 181 ft 1:31 AM EST Rapid Fire
Dalzell,SC, Sumter, SC 23.9 °F 18 °F -2 °F 31% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 185 ft 1:30 AM EST Normal
RAWS SANTEE NWR SC, Santee, SC 30 °F 20 °F 6 °F 36% NW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 78 ft 12:44 AM EST MADIS
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Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:26 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory now in effect until 5 am EST early this
morning...

The lake Wind Advisory is now in effect until 5 am EST early this
morning.

* Hazards: strong winds.

* Winds: winds northwest around 20 knots. Gusts as high as 30 knots.

* Timing: through 5 am Sunday morning.

* Impacts: strong gusty winds will create hazardous boating
conditions on area lakes.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats and personal watercraft will be
especially prone to capsizing.





Special Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:01 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Elevated fire danger Sunday...

Wind is not expected to reach the red flag warning criteria
on Sunday. However... low humidity and low fuel moisture will
result in elevated fire danger. Winds Sunday will be northwest to
west at 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Afternoon relative
humidities will lower to near 15 percent over much of the area.

The South Carolina forestry commission has posted a red flag fire
alert for much of the area. The alert strongly advised postponing
outdoor burning until conditions improve.



Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 7:52 PM EST on February 11, 2012

... Peak wind gusts through 7 PM this evening...

... South Carolina...

... Sumter County...

1 NNW Cherryvale (awos) 655 PM Feb 11 35 mph
2 E Cane Savannah (aprswxnet) 641 PM Feb 11 32 mph

... Richland County...

Mcentire ang (awos) 555 PM Feb 11 43 mph
Columbia Owens Downtown Airport (asos) 553 PM Feb 11 32 mph
2 se Fort Jackson (raws) 551 PM Feb 11 31 mph
lake murrary 530 PM Feb 11 27 mph

... Orangeburg County...

3 NNW Santee (aprswxnet) 712 PM Feb 11 35 mph
Orangeburg Municipal Airport (asos) 453 PM Feb 11 33 mph

... Newberry County...

3 NW Newberry (awos) 635 PM Feb 11 35 mph

... McCormick County...

Lake Thurmond 610 PM Feb 11 44 mph

... Lexington County...

Columbia, SC (asos) 556 PM Feb 11 32 mph
1 NE West Columbia (aprswxnet) 521 PM Feb 11 25 mph

... Lancaster County...

2 NW Irwin (awos) 455 PM Feb 11 35 mph

... Kershaw County...

Lake Wateree 630 PM Feb 11 38 mph
Camden (awos) 635 PM Feb 11 36 mph
2 NW Elgin (aprswxnet) 435 PM Feb 11 31 mph

... Fairfield County...

Winnsboro (awos) 715 PM Feb 11 36 mph

... Clarendon County...

8 E Summerton (awos) 655 PM Feb 11 32 mph
6 NNE Santee (raws) 644 PM Feb 11 31 mph

... Chesterfield County...

4 WNW Cheraw (awos) 555 PM Feb 11 32 mph
Jefferson 7e (goes) 614 PM Feb 11 30 mph
2 W Cheraw (aprswxnet) 615 PM Feb 11 25 mph

... Barnwell County...

Barnwell (awos) 255 PM Feb 11 31 mph

... Aiken County...

Aiken (awos) 415 PM Feb 11 36 mph
Clarkes Lake near Savannah River (goes) 507 PM Feb 11 29 mph
Jackson (goes) 506 PM Feb 11 27 mph
4 S New Ellenton (raws) 329 PM Feb 11 25 mph

... Georgia...

... Richmond County...

Daniel Field Airport (asos) 527 PM Feb 11 37 mph
Augusta Bush Field (asos) 1053 am Feb 11 36 mph
6 SSW Augusta (aprswxnet) 534 PM Feb 11 35 mph

... McDuffie County...

Thomson (awos) 415 PM Feb 11 37 mph


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