Aiken County Department of Emergency Management

09/23/2026

Cooler weather is settling in today and will stick around through the weekend! Mostly cloudy skies are expected today, with a few light showers. Highs will range from the low 70s across the north to the upper 70s in the south.

09/22/2026

A special weather statement has been issued for Lexington County and parts of Aiken County, SC until 3:45 PM EDT.

09/22/2026

Happy fall, y'all!

A pattern change is coming as astronomical fall begins! Today remains hot with scattered showers & storms this afternoon/evening. Then, highs fall into the mid-70s to low 80s, with overnight lows in the 50s to 60s by late week.

09/21/2026

Since the kiddos are back at school, now is the perfect time to pencil in a few important preparedness dates.

First up: South Carolina’s Earthquake Prep Week, October 11–17. Join thousands across the state for the Great ShakeOut Drill on October 15 at 10:15 a.m. It only takes a minute to practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Make sure to register your participation at https://www.shakeout.org/.

As we head toward winter, mark November 29–December 5 for Winter Weather Preparedness Week. Around here, winter can mean snow and ice that can lead to slick roads, outages, and disruptions. A little planning now can go a long way later.
Looking ahead to spring, Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week runs March 7–13, 2027. Be ready to take part in the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 10, at 9 a.m.

These weeks aren’t just dates. They’re opportunities. Whether you’re at school, work, or home, take a few minutes to practice, plan, and prepare with those around you.

09/21/2026

After a hot start to the week, a cold front will move in Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing clouds, showers, and a welcome break from the heat. By late week, cooler, drier air will settle in, offering a taste of fall! 🍂

09/20/2026

After some patchy fog and low cloud cover early, warm conditions continue today with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon.

09/19/2026

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: A special weather statement has been issued for Martinez GA, North Augusta SC and Belvedere SC until 7:15 PM EDT.

09/19/2026

A special weather statement has been issued for Orangeburg SC, Oak Grove SC and Saint Matthews SC until 4:15 PM EDT.

09/19/2026

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow 9/19/26 at the 41st Annual SEED STEM Festival!
Come and spend the day celebrating STEM!

09/19/2026

Above-average temperatures and increased chances for isolated showers and storms in the afternoon and evening will continue over the weekend.