We’re taking a look at the next seven days tonight as I’ll be taking a bit of a break over the next few days. A more regular posting schedule resumes Friday!

A rain-cooled day is on tap for Saturday — not quite peak air show weather, that’s for sure — as we may challenge a record cool high temperature. The coolest high temperature on record for May 2 is 63°, set in 1978; the NWS forecast for the airport currently calls for highs to reach about 64°. It’s gonna be close! As mentioned, some much needed rain will be falling throughout the day, with some rumbles of thunder possible with some elevated instability. No severe weather is anticipated, though. It’ll be generally on and off through late afternoon before tapering off in the evening. Many of us should see an additional inch to inch and a half of rain before it’s over — quite a nice sight given the ongoing severe drought.

A stretch of quiet weather commences Sunday as low pressure heads away from our area. Sunday will still be on the cool side of normal for early May, with lows in the mid-to-upper 40s warming to the mid-70s in the afternoon with just a few clouds. Dewpoints will run in the 40s, sending relative humidity values to around 35% during peak heating in the afternoon, making for a comfortable day to get outside.

A warming trend ensues to start the new work week. Highs in the upper 70s on Monday give way to a return to the 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ll stay generally quiet until the next front arrives Thursday with the next rain and thunder chance for the Lowcountry. Current guidance largely favors that front clearing the area overnight Thursday making for a more comfortable day on Friday, though a stray shower isn’t totally out of the question later in the afternoon if any residual moisture hangs around.

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