Bill Walsh

Charleston

Chief Meteorologist and Executive Producer at WCSC-TV (Charleston, SC)

Four time Emmy Award Winning television personality,chief meteorologist author & USAF LTC Retired. Bill is the most experienced meteorologist in the Lowcountry.

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Articles

FIRST ALERT: On & Off Rain Continues Today & Tuesday

2 days ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A stubborn area of low pressure continues to sit and spin across the Southeast producing an abundance of rain and storms here in the Lowcountry. After daily rainfall records were set at Charleston International Airport and Downtown Charleston on Sunday, we expect 1-3″ of additional rainfall over the next several days. On and off rain will continue through midday.
Fair & Warm Evening Ahead... Some Showers This Weekend!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Above-average temperatures will continue for the remainder of the week as we gear up for our next chance of rain!We will see plenty of sunshine today as high pressure remains overhead. Afternoon highs for most will climb into the low to mid 80s (mid to upper 70s along the coast) before rising a few degrees on Thursday. A slow-moving cold front will approach our region by the end of the week.
Fair & Mild Evening & Night On Tap!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We stay on the dry side of the weather as we move into the middle of the week. Continued dry and warm conditions are expected as an area of high pressure remains over the Southeast this week!We will see fair skies this evening and more sunshine Wednesday as the center of high pressure gradually drifts south. It will be pleasant this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s on Wednesday and Thursday.
Afternoon Showers & Thunderstorms!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - An old frontal boundary will drift north this afternoon keeping us with unstable conditions good for some needed rain showers. Any storms today could produce heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Highs will reach the low 80s today. The coverage of storms will be lower on Friday before ticking back up slightly late Saturday. A cold front will approach from the west helping to aid in the development of a few showers and storms.
Muggy Evening On Tap.... Better Chance of Rain Wednesday!

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure is moving away allowing for a weak cold front to begin to slide into the Carolinas. We have a quiet afternoon and evening on the way. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s inland, 70s at the beaches. The chance of rain will increase tomorrow with a slight chance of rain in the morning and scattered rain and storms in the afternoon and evening. Any storms could produce frequent lightning and heavy rainfall.
Mild Night On The Way... Better Chance of Rain by Midweek!

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will begin to give way to an approaching cold front midweek and this will help to bring an increased chance of showers and storms. There is a small chance of a shower/storm west of I-95 late Tuesday. A better rain chance will arrive Wednesday afternoon with scattered showers and storms expected. Daily rain chances look to be with us each day from the middle of the week through the weekend. TONIGHT: Variable Cloudiness, Low 63. TUESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy.
FIRST ALERT: Warm Good Friday Afternoon & Easter Weekend Ahead!

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will remain offshore over the next few days, which means we will see plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures as we head into Easter weekend. Ahead of our afternoon sea breeze, sunshine will bring inland areas to near 80°. Gusty winds are likely to build back in after lunchtime; look for gusts to approach 20 to 30 MPH this afternoon and evening.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Georgetown & Williamsburg Counties until 10PM. Showers & Thunderstorms will move into the area around supper through late night!

1 month ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY due to an approaching line of showers and storms that will bring a wet, and stormy, end to our Monday. Prior to the arrival of the front, temperatures will be in the 80s with a gusty southwesterly wind picking up between 15 to 25 mph with gusts in the 30s. Storms will slowly move in from the west approaching the I-95 corridor between 2-4PM.
FIRST ALERT: Rain Returns Monday!

1 month ago | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After lots of sunshine this weekend, our weather will turn more wet into the start of the school and work week. A slow-moving cold front will move into our area late Monday and Tuesday morning. Monday morning will feature a few spotty showers with the most widespread steady showers and storms not arriving until later in the afternoon and evening. Rain totals between 1-2″ are likely through early Tuesday morning.
FIRST ALERT: Parts of the Lowcountry are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Aug 7, 2023 | live5news.com | Bill Walsh

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Live 5 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for today due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms this evening and tonight. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for Georgetown, Williamsburg, and Orangeburg Counties through midnight tonight. There is an *enhanced* risk of severe storms for most of the area this evening (risk level 3 out of 5), with damaging wind gusts the greatest concern.