MORNING HEADLINES | An Arctic blast arrived in South Carolina overnight, dropping temperatures into the low 20s from the Upstate to the Lowcountry, but the National Weather Service says the system should be out of the area by Tuesday.
In the Lowcountry, temperatures are supposed to peek in the low 40s with sunny skies before dropping to just below freezing again overnight. But with wind, it will feel colder. On Tuesday, the high is expected to be in the mid-50s, followed by the low-60s on Wednesday.
Across the coast, warming shelters are open. Experts say you should bring in your pets. And you should make sure your plumbing is protected from freezing weather.
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