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Charleston Weather Discussion

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Friday & the weekend: Much-needed rain Friday, quieter this weekend

/ February 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM

Showers have arrived in the Lowcountry and will be hanging around through much of Friday into early Saturday as a cold front lumbers through the area. We certainly could use the rain as severe drought continues over the Lowcountry, and 1-1.5″ of rain should fall in most spots through Saturday morning.

Lows on Friday will run on the warm side of normal; expect generally mid-50s across the area, while highs peak near normal in the mid-60s.

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Charleston Area NWS Forecast

Forecast for Charleston updated at 12:32 PM on February 27, 2026