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Dan Bickford

Spartanburg

Meteorologist, WSPA-TV Storm-Wrangler Proprietor of "Carolina Blends and Brews" Twice-graduated from the University of Oklahoma

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  • Do's & Don'ts of Tree Trimming

    3 weeks ago | wspa.com | Dan Bickford

  • Do’s & Don’ts of Tree Trimming

    3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dan Bickford

    (WSPA) – They provide shade, they are an animal habitat and in fall they are a tourist attraction. Our trees are important but can be dangerous when gusty storms blow through. Spring is the start of storm season, but we get thunderstorms any time of year. Our most common cause of storm damage is from straight-line wind. Damage can be isolated; damage from Helene this past fall was widespread. This spring before the storms hit, you want to make sure that your trees are in shape for the season.

  • Space Weather & Clemson Research

    2 months ago | wspa.com | Dan Bickford

    CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Space weather. It refers to how solar eruptions affect Earth. The Earth’s magnetic field deflects most of this energy, but some slip past and reach the upper edges of the atmosphere. The result can be spectacular: aurorae. For us, that’s known as the northern lights. The consequences can be crippling. Extreme geomagnetic storms have taken out power grids. Damage can occur to satellites, which can disrupt worldwide communication systems and GPS navigation.

  • Fall Weather Week: Sip the season - apple cider

    Oct 29, 2024 | wspa.com | Dan Bickford

  • Back To School Weather Week: Apps for science experiments

    Aug 14, 2024 | wspa.com | Dan Bickford

    (WSPA) – It’s another Back to School Weather Week, and the past couple of years we’ve shown you science experiments that you can do in your kitchen. We’re doing something a little different this year, it’s all based on free apps you can get for your phone. A smartphone is full of sensors that are useful for science projects, measuring pressure, acceleration, sound and more. Here we’re using two free apps: Physics Toolbox and PhyPhox.

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Dan Bickford
Dan Bickford @BickfordWX
11 Apr 25

GSP issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: <50 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Cherokee, York [SC] till 3:00 PM EDT https://t.co/TTDmkVyGvX https://t.co/g2XMVV5GpX

Dan Bickford
Dan Bickford @BickfordWX
11 Apr 25

GSP cancels Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, Stephens [GA] and Oconee [SC] https://t.co/dLnauq26PJ https://t.co/Jn3O1XfGLI

Dan Bickford
Dan Bickford @BickfordWX
11 Apr 25

GSP updates Severe Thunderstorm Watch (cancels Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain [NC], continues Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun, Stephens [GA] and Oconee [SC]) till Apr 11, 12:00 AM EDT https://t.co/MErf05Tjwf https://t.co/LHeR1ZMPlV