Chris Holtzman

Charleston

Meteorologist at WCSC-TV (Charleston, SC)

AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #822) at WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina. Connecticut native. Proud @NVU_Lyndon alum.

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Tracking sunshine and cooler temperatures!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A cold front has moved offshore, ushering in a return to cooler, sunnier weather. We will see a sunny sky for the rest of the day with highs in the low 70s. A weak front will move through tonight bringing a few clouds and will drop temperatures into the upper 40s. Another sunny day is expected Wednesday with highs in the low 70s again. A weak disturbance will approach late week bringing scattered clouds and even a small chance of rain.
FIRST ALERT: Weekend weather will remain very warm, seasonably humid!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Unseasonably warm weather will continue for a busy, fun-filled weekend across the Lowcountry!This morning’s Cooper River Bridge Run will be very mild as winds remain out of the south. Around sunrise, temperatures should remain in the upper 60s to around 70°, but we will see a noticeable warmup through late morning. Before midday, many spots will reach 80°.
FIRST ALERT: Flood risk continues with scattered downpours today!

Aug 11, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The risk for flooding has not quite subsided, as daily showers and storms stay in the forecast for the Lowcountry! A stalled front is overhead, which will aid in the development of showers and storms each afternoon and evening through early next week. Scattered showers and storms will return this afternoon, and will persist through the evening along the sea breeze. The risk for widespread flash flooding should decline as storms will stay individualized.
Additional rainfall possible in areas this weekend, flood risk continues

Aug 10, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Significant flash flooding this week has worsened in a few inland locations behind what was previously Tropical Storm Debby. Rounds of storms Thursday night and Friday morning led to widespread road closures and flash flooding across parts of Colleton, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. A stalled front will remain overhead this weekend which will aid in the development of showers and storms this afternoon and evening.
FIRST ALERT: Significant rainfall on the way from Tropical Storm Debby

Aug 4, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Tropical Storm Debby has entered the Gulf of Mexico, and with it comes a wide range of impacts in the coming days! Ahead of “Debby”, rain chances remain elevated as remnant storms from the Midlands begin to track into areas east of I-95 overnight. Flooding concerns were already noted in Orangeburg and Clarendon Counties, but the risk for excessive rainfall is unlikely with any additional overnight rainfall.
Tracking lower humidity with a small rain chance as we head into the new week!

Jul 28, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - We will see a comfortable end to the weekend as our stalled front dissipates to our south! Drier air will continue to overspread our area today underneath our continued northeasterly flow. High temperatures will remain in the upper 80s and lower 90s today with lower humidity. More of the same on Monday as the front continues to break down south of the Lowcountry. We will see more clouds later in the day on Monday, widespread rain is not expected.
Tracking heat and humidity this weekend with a small rain chance!

Jul 27, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As a cold front pushes away from the Lowcountry today, activity will become more isolated this afternoon, with noticeably drier air arriving on Sunday. Rain coverage will be around 20-30% - isolated at best - with more sunshine in the afternoon. High temperatures will remain in the upper-80s and lower-90s over the next few days as the front continues to weaken south of our area.
Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding later today

Jul 26, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Rain coverage will remain elevated through the first half of the weekend thanks to a front moving through the region. The most widespread coverage will occur this afternoon and stick around through Saturday with the front overhead. Storms will be slow-moving, and can pose a risk for ponding on the roads and flash flooding where repeated rounds of rain and storms occur. Localized flooding will be possible.
Tracking widespread storms and the potential for localized flooding today

Jul 25, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Widespread showers and storms moved across our area this morning thanks to an approaching disturbance. Coverage will become more isolated later this morning, but will become more widespread this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible and around 2-3″ of rain can be expected for areas that see several rounds of activity.
Rain chances increase as we head through the rest of the week!

Jul 24, 2024 | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A line of showers and storms early this morning weakened as it approached Interstate 95. A few downpours are possible away from the coast for the rest of the morning. Scattered showers and storms will redevelop this afternoon and evening along the sea breeze. It will be hot and humid today with temperatures in the low 90s. Rain chances will rise later this weekend into the weekend thanks to an approaching front.