SC Emergency Management Division

Spring has officially sprung! Longer days, warmer temps (hopefully), and the perfect time to freshen up your emergency plans. As you swap out winter clothes, take a few minutes to: -Update your emergency kit -Restock water and snacks -Review your emergency plan

#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? On April 8, show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.

Were you impacted by the tornadoes that touched down in our forecast area on March 12th or were you warned that a tornado could impact you? If so, we are looking for citizen scientists to share their recent experiences with NSSL by filling out a survey at inside.nssl.noaa.gov/tornado-tales/.

Ok, who says a draw four card isn't a necessary in an emergency? What you pack in your emergency supply kit is personal to you. You can follow our supply checklist on scemd.org to build your own kit and add your own necessities as well! #scwx #emergencysupplykit

USGS confirms a 2.1 magnitude earthquake about 3.5 miles SSE of Lake Murray around 2:32 this morning (3/19/26). Read more: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

Frost Advisory in effect

The SC Emergency Manager App helps you prepare for emergencies in South Carolina. Build your emergency plan and easily share it with loved ones. Rain or shine, preparedness is in the palm of your hand. Download the FREE SC Emergency Manager App.

Director Kim Stenson is celebrating 28 years of service and leadership. He joined SCEMD in 1998 after serving as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. Over the years at SCEMD, he has held key leadership roles, before being named Director in 2013. Thank you, Director Stenson!

After a chilly start this morning, another Freeze Warning is in effect tonight into Wednesday morning across the whole forecast area. Temperatures could dip into the upper 20s in some spots so be sure to protect sensitive outdoor plants tonight. #caewx #scwx #gawx

Mostly sunny today with temperatures well below normal. Mostly clear tonight with temperatures dipping below freezing.

Cold but not as windy today. Highs around 25 degrees below normal. Breezy conditions again today but lower wind speeds than Monday. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Clearing, breezy, and colder weather is expected tonight behind the strong cold front. #ncwx #scwx

There is a Freeze Warning in effect from 4 AM to 10 AM Tuesday.

Tornado Warning continues for Plantersville SC until 3:15 PM EDT

Tornado Warning including Plantersville SC and Graves SC until 3:15 PM EDT

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina until 8 PM EDT

Tornado Warning continues for Shelby NC, Gaffney SC and Boiling Springs NC until 9:00 AM EDT

Tornado Warning including Spartanburg SC, Shelby NC and Gaffney SC until 9:00 AM EDT

Tornado Warning continues for Shelby NC, Gaffney SC and Boiling Springs NC until 9:00 AM EDT

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina until 2 PM EDT