Alex Cordero

Myrtle Beach

Meteorologist at WPDE-TV (Conway, SC)

He/him. Meteorologist at WPDE. Opinions are my own. RTs are not endorsements. I like talking about hurricanes and snow. FSU Alum. Bsky: alexcorderowx

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Drought continues across the eastern Carolinas

2 weeks ago | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

Every Thursday, the Drought Monitor website updates and the Carolinas continue with below average precipitation that has led to continuing or worsening drought. Drought Monitor Update (April 24th). The data shown is valid up to April 22nd. Many parts of the Carolinas are still drier than normal, with a tongue of severe trough extended from the Grand Strand northeast toward parts of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Inland zones have seen some relief, though more rain is still needed.
Lyrids Meteor Shower peaks early this week

3 weeks ago | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

(WPDE) — The Lyrids Meteor Shower has been ongoing for a few days, but its' peak will be on Monday and Tuesday nights. Stargazers will get a chance to see a few meteors if lucky. But, how does the weather look for the nights ahead? We can't rule out an increase of clouds on these nights, but any breaks in the sky will allow for some meteors to be seen.
Pawsome Birthday April 19

3 weeks ago | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

Pawsome Birthday April 19by Alex CorderoSat, April 19th 2025 at 6:00 AMXena turns seven on Saturday, April 19th(WPDE) — Xena turns seven on Saturday, April 19th
Pawsome Birthday April 18

3 weeks ago | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

Pawsome Birthday April 18by Alex CorderoFri, April 18th 2025 at 8:16 AMPawsome Birthday April 18 (Sawyer Nicole)(WPDE) — Sawyer Nicole
Looking at January 2025 so far and how temperatures have looked compared to average

Jan 16, 2025 | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

(WPDE) — The start of 2025 has been obviously cold, but just how cold has it been so far? Through January 15, all but two days have had below-average temperatures in the Myrtle Beach and Florence areas. When you average the daily temperature averages so far through the 15 of January, there is a distinct sign of pure cold. Only two days have been above the norm: January 1 and 6.
10/27/24 to 11/3/24

Oct 27, 2024 | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

(WPDE) — Halloween is almost here and even though the final week of October will start off a bit chilly, we'll see yet another prolonged warm and dry pattern set-up leading into Halloween and the first few days of November. Sunday will be cloudy with a chilly wind and on/off showers. Temperatures will be in the 60s for highs across the region with a few coastal spots getting to near 70 degrees. Rain chance is around 30%. Sunday will be cloudy with a chilly wind and on/off showers.
9/23 to 9/29/2024

Sep 22, 2024 | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

(WPDE) — Fall is here but hot weather will start the season as high pressure holds steady over the southeastern U.S.High pressure close by will keep rain chances limited. An isolated shower can't be ruled out early this week. Expect warm temperatures this week. The work week will start with above average temperatures and partly sunny skies. Expect highs to reach the lower 80s along the coast and mid to upper 80s inland. An isolated shower or storm cannot be ruled out.
D-Day and the all-important weather forecast

Jun 6, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Alex Cordero

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D-Day and the all-important weather forecast

Jun 6, 2024 | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

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South Carolina's Hurricane History

Jun 5, 2024 | wpde.com | Alex Cordero

Being a state in the southeastern U.S., South Carolina has seen it's fair share of hurricane landfalls. From 1874 to 2023, the state has seen 24 landfalling hurricanes, including four major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). South Carolina Hurricane Landfalls - 1874-2023The four major hurricanes that made landfall were the Great Charleston Hurricane of 1893, Hurricane Hazel (1954), Hurricane Gracie (1959), and Hurricane Hugo (1989).