A weekend of rain and higher humidity is expected to aid in the containment of wildfires in the Carolinas. The fires in Polk County have caused smoke to drift east towards counties like Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union, while fires in Table Rock have also caused smoke to drift towards Greenville and Laurens counties. With winds expected to shift to the southwest, the smoke will be redirected towards the north but still present in the area.
The weekend will bring temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80, along with higher humidity levels that will help with wildfire containment efforts. Rain is expected to arrive on Saturday night, with a chance of scattered afternoon showers on Sunday. Monday may see the possibility of strong storms, with a 15% risk of severe thunderstorms in the area due to a passing front. The outlook for the next eight days shows a potential for an inch to an inch and a half of much-needed rain across the region, with better rain chances through April 9th.
Overall, the forecast suggests a turnaround in weather patterns that could greatly assist in containing the wildfires plaguing the Carolinas.
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