Widespread rain. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Temperature rising into the upper 50s after midnight. North winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
... Flood Watch remains in effect through late Thursday night...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of northeast South Carolina... including the following areas... Darlington... Dillon... Florence... Georgetown... Horry... Marion... Marlboro and Williamsburg.
* Through late Thursday night
* the remnants of Hurricane Ida will bring heavy rainfall to the area today and Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected to occur today. 4 to 6 inches of rain is expected through Thursday... with locally higher amounts possible.
Rainfall rates will generally be moderate to occasionally heavy but the prolonged nature of the rain will lead to potential flooding. The widespread nature of the rain may lead to river flooding later in the week. Some of the major rivers may experience minor flooding Friday into the weekend.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Record Report
Statement as of 04:44 am EST on November 11, 2009
... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Florence SC...
a record rainfall of 0.79 inches was set at Florence SC yesterday. This breaks the old record of 0.61 set in 1987.