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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Mainly dry start to the new week, rain chances increase later this week!

1 week ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A cold front has moved offshore today, which will help to keep rain chances low over the next few days. We will see a mostly sunny sky today with very warm temperatures and only a small chance of rain. Highs will be in the mid 80s inland, upper 70s at the beaches. Dry weather is expected Tuesday but the rain chance will increase once again on Wednesday. A storm system approaching from the west will bring more clouds and the chance of a few showers by Wednesday afternoon.
Tracking hit or miss storms to close out the weekend!

1 week ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After seeing widespread showers and storms this morning, activity will remain isolated for the rest of the morning. Another round of showers and storms will develop this afternoon and evening along the sea breeze and the approaching front. Activity will be isolated and not everyone will see a shower or storm. With an increase in clouds look for high temperatures to be near 80 degrees this afternoon.
Dry and warm end to April!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A cold front will remain south of our area today, which will keep temperatures slightly cooler this afternoon. With high pressure overhead, we will see plenty of sunshine with highs reaching 80° inland. Highs at the beaches will top out in the low to mid 70s with a Moderate Risk of rip currents due to a persistent easterly breeze.
Tracking warmer temperatures with little rain in sight over the upcoming week!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will remain in control today, which means we will see more sunshine and warm temperatures. Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 70s and low 80s. There’s a HIGH RISK for rip currents along the coast once again today, swimming is not advised. High pressure will remain over our area as we head into the new week. Look for plenty of sunshine for most of the week and it will be warmer. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be in the low 80s.
A front will bring late-afternoon, evening storms today!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Higher rain chances will develop across our area this afternoon and evening thanks to an approaching front. With the front overhead, showers and storms will be more progressive, limiting the potential of ponding and localized flooding. Ahead of the front, afternoon highs will soar into the low to mid 80s. At the beaches, look for highs to warm into the mid to upper 70s.
Lower rain chances today in advance of a weekend cold front!

2 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Rain and storm activity has largely waned areawide tonight, with only minor rain chances in the forecast to close the week!This morning, any lingering showers will give way to widespread clouds and very muggy conditions. Temperatures will stay seasonably warm (low to mid 60s). Patchy fog will be around; locally dense fog cannot be ruled out in areas that received heavy rain yesterday. The coverage of storms will be lower this afternoon before increasing again on Saturday.
Warm and dry Easter Sunday, but clouds are on the increase!

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - An area of high pressure will remain in control as we head through the day. Temperatures will remain above average through at least the next seven days. Temperatures today and Monday will be in the low to mid 80s with more clouds than sunshine. Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 80s Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of an approaching front.
Tracking a sunny, warm and dry Easter Weekend!

3 weeks ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Dry and warm weather remains in the forecast for Easter Weekend as an area of high pressure remains offshore!Above-average temperatures will be around this weekend! Inland, temperatures will climb into the low to mid 80s both today and Easter Sunday. Coastal areas will stay in the 70s as a sea breeze develops. Today’s sea breeze will produce gusts between 20-30 MPH this afternoon; Sunday’s winds will be much lighter.
Tracking warmer temperatures as we head into the new week!

1 month ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Dry weather remains in the forecast for the rest of the weekend, but we are keeping an eye on unseasonably cool temperatures for the end of the weekend! With a sunny sky, temperatures will rise into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon. We’ll warm up significantly by Monday and Tuesday thanks to a developing southerly wind. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s (70s along the coast) with plenty of sunshine.
Seasonably cool and dry this weekend behind Friday’s front!

1 month ago | live5news.com | Chris Holtzman

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - High pressure will slowly build in from the west, which will keep plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the rest of the weekend! With the sunshine, temperatures will climb into the upper 60s and low 70s this afternoon. A stray shower will be possible offshore this afternoon. We’ll remain seasonably cool on Sunday, but a sunny sky will keep highs in the low to mid 70s. Morning temperatures, however, should be much colder with many spots starting the day in the 40s.