COLUMBIA, S.C. — RELATED: NCAR computer model predicts super El Niño for coming winter
El Niño usually brings warmer temperatures to the northeast and cooler temperatures to the southeast. South Carolina's weather forecast has equal chances of being below normal, near normal, or above average this season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In addition to above-average precipitation, wildfire risk is lower, but flooding risk is elevated, leading to increased storm activity.