Swansea, SC

7:11 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 374 ft
Lon: 81.1° W
Lat: 33.7° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Swansea Weather at a Glance
Updated 7:10 AM EST
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
41.2 °F
Feels Like 38 °F
Wind(mph)
4.6
Sunrise / Set
7:13 AM
6:04 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 45 | 22 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 56 | 40 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 65 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.35 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
86%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCAE 111156Z 27010KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00670011 10094 20067 53017
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Temperature
Windchill
38 °F
Dew Point
37 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.6 mph from NE
Wind Gust
4.6 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
6.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Regional Forecast for Lexington
Today
sunny Sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear and blustery. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 11 am this morning to 4 am EST Sunday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 29160
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
52 | 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Clear
45 | 22 °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
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
65 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
65 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
67 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Today
sunny Sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear and blustery. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 35 50 | 24 41 | 11 30 | 9
Wind 8 mph West 14 mph WNW 19 mph NW 13 mph NW
Humidity 86% 38% 29% 41%
Chance of Precip. 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 68% 17% 9% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:13 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 7 39 | 4 39 | 8 28 | 14
Wind 8 mph NW 10 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 49% 22% 27% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:12 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 15 45 | 13 49 | 17 40 | 26
Wind 0 mph NW 2 mph West 4 mph SSW 2 mph South
Humidity 72% 27% 28% 59%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 17% 36% 45%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:11 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 35 | 31 49 | 35 50 | 39 44 | 43
Wind 1 mph South 4 mph West 2 mph South 2 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 61% 67% 94%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 53% 80% 90% 82%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:10 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Wednesday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 41 58 | 44 57 | 45 49 | 43
Wind 1 mph South 2 mph West 4 mph WSW 4 mph ENE
Humidity 99% 62% 62% 82%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 74% 53% 52% 47%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 44 | 41 60 | 44 59 | 48 51 | 49
Wind 4 mph East 6 mph East 4 mph SSE 5 mph South
Humidity 93% 60% 68% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 54% 59% 78% 80%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:08 PM
Source: NWS at 6:42 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Lexington
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 46 62 | 45 58 | 45 51 | 49
Wind 5 mph SSW 8 mph SW 5 mph West 5 mph South
Humidity 96% 58% 61% 92%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 91% 92% 71% 80%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:09 AM
6:08 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCAE) 59 °F 35 °F
Record (KCAE) 79 °F (1965) 14 °F (1973)
Yesterday 60 °F 30 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 20
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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. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:13 AM EST 6:04 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:47 AM EST 6:30 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:18 AM EST 6:59 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:48 AM EST 7:28 PM EST
Moon 10:33 PM EST 9:10 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 42m
Length of Day
10h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 53s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 84% 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
54 °F
Beaufort MCAS
53 °F
Walterboro
53 °F
Beaufort
52 °F
Charleston
35 °F
Lancaster
36 °F
Rock Hill
37 °F
Chester
37 °F
Greenville
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Columbia 44 °F Clear 6:56 AM EST
Columbia Owens 46 °F Clear 6:53 AM EST
Eastover 44 °F Clear 6:55 AM EST
Orangeburg 45 °F Clear 6:53 AM EST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KCAE)
Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 45° (NE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KCAE 111156Z 27010KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00670011 10094 20067 53017

Nearby Events
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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 11, 2012 Chance of Rain, 45 °F
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Sandy Run, Gaston, SC 41.2 °F 38 °F 37 °F 86% NE  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 210 ft 7:10 AM EST Rapid Fire  
White Knoll HS Area, Lexington, SC 41.5 °F 42 °F 36 °F 79% WSW  at  0.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 360 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Baneberry Place, Lexington, SC 42.1 °F 42 °F 34 °F 72% South  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 380 ft 7:10 AM EST Normal
Timberland Place, Lexington, SC 43.3 °F 39 °F 33 °F 67% SSE  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 348 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire
Oak Grove Elementary, Lexington, SC 46.6 °F 43 °F 39 °F 76% NW  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 318 ft 4:35 AM EST Rapid Fire  
The Mill, Lexington, SC 42.6 °F 43 °F 36 °F 77% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 374 ft 6:57 AM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Columbia SC, West Columbia, SC 42 °F 42 °F 39 °F 89% NNW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 295 ft 6:44 AM EST MADIS
Round Hill, Lexington, SC 40.9 °F 41 °F 35 °F 80% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 465 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Meadow Glen Elementary School, Lexington, SC 48.7 °F 45 °F 33 °F 56% West  at  9.2 mph 0.01 in / hr 318 ft 4:05 AM EST Normal  
RAWS CONGAREE SC, Gadsden, SC 42 °F 39 °F 39 °F 88% North  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 123 ft 6:13 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Orangeburg SC , Cordova, SC 42 °F 42 °F 38 °F 84% SW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 206 ft 6:46 AM EST MADIS
Hamptonwood East, Columbia, SC 44.6 °F 45 °F 14 °F 28% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 256 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Morgantown, Springfield, SC 43.2 °F 43 °F 38 °F 81% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 243 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Berkeley Forest Subdivision, Columbia, SC 43.1 °F 43 °F 32 °F 64% West  at  2.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 215 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire
Near Downtown, Columbia, SC 44.5 °F 44 °F 38 °F 77% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 260 ft 7:03 AM EST Normal  
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg, SC 44.7 °F 41 °F 38 °F 78% West  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 312 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Sunview Lake, Columbia, SC 44.4 °F 44 °F 33 °F 64% WNW  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 215 ft 7:10 AM EST Normal  
Ft. Jackson, Columbia, SC 43.9 °F 42 °F 35 °F 71% North  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 325 ft 7:11 AM EST Rapid Fire
Gilbert, Gilbert, SC 41.9 °F 36 °F 24 °F 48% SE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 540 ft 7:09 AM EST Normal  
Saint Peters Rd, Lexington, SC 41.7 °F 39 °F 34 °F 73% SSE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 570 ft 7:10 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Gilbert, Gilbert, SC 41.1 °F 41 °F 34 °F 75% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 526 ft 7:09 AM EST Normal  
HADS SALUDA RVR BLO LAKE MURRAY DAM SC, Columbia, SC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 169 ft 6:00 AM EST MADIS
RAWS WEIR TOWER SC, Columbia, SC 43 °F 41 °F 34 °F 71% WSW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 547 ft 5:51 AM EST MADIS
Quail Valley, Irmo, SC 44.1 °F 44 °F 33 °F 64% NNW  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:10 AM EST Rapid Fire  
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Lake Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:05 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning
to 4 am EST Sunday...

* locations: the midlands of South Carolina and the central
Savannah River area of Georgia.

* Hazards: strong winds.

* Winds: west winds 15 to 20 knots... becoming northwest 20 to 25
knots. Gusts as high as 35 knots.

* Timing: from midday Saturday through early 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.






Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:04 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Red flag warning in effect from noon today to 6 PM EST this
evening...

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a red flag
warning... which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM EST this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected area... midlands of South Carolina and the central
Savannah River area of Georgia.

* Winds... west to northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Timing... from 12 PM to 6 PM EST Saturday.

* Relative humidity... as low as 20 to 24 percent.

* Temperatures... highs mostly in the lower and middle 50s.

* Impacts... any fires may quickly spread and grow out of
control. Fires may also easily ignite due to Sparks and
discarded smoking material.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.