First Alert Weather Day: Rainy, windy, falling temps

Upstate SC Weather Update: 60° Sunday, Then Warmer Oct 18-20

Spartanburg faces a sharp weekend cooldown before sunshine and warmer afternoons return next week.

Rain muddies Lake Hartwell, but the South Carolina-Georgia reservoir remains 7 feet low

A few inches in one spot or isolated showers may not lead to a major rise in the lake itself.

FIRST ALERT: Near-record highs Friday; Major cool down this weekend!

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A strong cold front will move into the Lowcountry late tonight, ushering in a total pattern change!. In the meantime, today will be the final day in the 80s for quite some time. Today’s record high temperature at Charleston International Airport is 90° (2018) and the Live 5 Weather Team is forecasting upper 80s this afternoon. Expect a beautiful, albeit hot, day.

Hurricane Isaias Brings Tornadoes, Rain to the Carolinas

Well, the first hurricane of this Atlantic season has come and gone, and we have seen devastation across the Gulf. We have also seen some rain come through the Carolinas. Let’s talk about some of the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias. We’ve got State Assistant Climatologist Corey Davis here. Corey, talk to us about the impact that Isaias has had in the Carolinas. We saw rain all weekend, and some areas even saw severe weather. So give us an update on what impacts Isaias had on the Carolinas.

Charleston, SC Weather Alert: 80s Today, 40s Saturday Night Oct 17

CHARLESTON, SC – Residents across coastal South Carolina and southeast Georgia are preparing for a dramatic temperature change as a strong cold front approaches Friday, October 16. Afternoon highs could reach 89 degrees before gusty winds and sharply cooler temperatures arrive, sending some communities into the lower 40s by Saturday night.

FIRST ALERT: After Record Warmth... BIG cool down this weekend!

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Big changes are on the way as we head into the end of the week. After record reaching highs, the temps this weekend will take us back into Fall!. In Charleston, today’s high so far has been 88 breaking the record high temperature, set in 2021.

South Carolina DRC says drought conditions have improved

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Drought Response Committee (DRC) says drought conditions across the state have improved. After reviewing statewide drought indicators, the DRC has reduced drought severity in 27 South Carolina counties. According to the South Carolina State Climatology Office, this is the most significant improvement in drought conditions since the drought […]

Southeast Weather: Georgia-South Carolina Warmth Oct 20-24

North Carolina's precipitation outlook differs from Georgia's as late-October warmth expands.

Great Shakeout Earthquake Safety Drill to take place on Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Leaders from the South Carolina National Guard and Emergency Management Division partnered with representatives from SCDNR to educate about Earthquake Preparedness Week throughout the state. The Great Shakeout Earthquake Safety Drill is scheduled for Thursday morning at 10:15 a.m. Over 1 million people across eight states...

It's Earthquake Preparedness Week: What to pack in an emergency earthquake bag

Earthquakes happen without warning. Packing an emergency bag ahead of time will save time and ensure you have the essentials. Start with nonperishable food, such as water and canned goods, to keep you hydrated and fueled. Include a first aid kit, necessary medications and personal hygiene items for basic needs.

State emergency officials remind residents how to stay safe in case an earthquake hit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Thursday (October 15) was the annual “Great Southeast Shakeout”. The nationwide drill encourages families and businesses to test their plans and check their supplies before an earthquake hits. And state emergency officials are reminding everyone how to stay prepared and safe in the event of...

South Carolina Earthquake Drill Set for Thursday at 10:15 AM

USGS hazard maps highlight South Carolina's Lowcountry as a major East Coast earthquake risk zone.

Storm Team 3: Near-record warmth Thursday & Friday, cooler weekend

Near-record warmth is possible over the next two day. Cooler air moves in for the weekend.

Six tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina from Hurricane Isaias' remnants

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The National Weather Service has confirmed six tornadoes touched down across South Carolina Saturday and Sunday as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought severe weather to the state. Five tornadoes occurred Saturday afternoon and evening, while a sixth developed early Sunday morning. The tornadoes impacted Allendale,...

It's Earthquake Preparedness Week: What to pack in an emergency earthquake bag

Earthquakes happen without warning. Packing an emergency bag ahead of time will save time and ensure you have the essentials. Start with nonperishable food, such as water and canned goods, to keep you hydrated and fueled. Include a first aid kit, necessary medications and personal hygiene items for basic needs.

At least two tornadoes confirmed in South Carolina this weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The outer bands of Hurricane Isaias brought heavy rain and at least two tornadoes to South Carolina over the weekend. National Weather Service crews were out Sunday surveying storm damage that developed as Isaias moved inland. One particularly strong storm tracked across portions of Allendale,...

NWS reports multiple tornadoes over the weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Columbia confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Barnwell County on Saturday. Survey teams have been deployed to evaluate additional paths of damage. According to NWS, two EF1 tornadoes touched down near Kline and Barnwell, creating a path over eighteen miles long with...

Record warm temperatures likely this afternoon

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The next several afternoons will be more typical of what we would expect in the middle of September rather than the middle of October. Forecast highs today through Friday are in the upper 80s to low 90s. These will likely be near or exceed record...