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Biggest Impacts from Elsa: Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s forecast track

John says the biggest impacts for the Midlands will be the threat of localized street flooding from downpours
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Count on ABC Columbia News and Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan to track Elsa. John says the biggest impacts for the Midlands will be the threat of localized street flooding from downpours. John says you can expect the timing to be between Midnight and 6am in the Midlands. John and Tyler Ryan are covering the storms…
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City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets amid Elsa

One of the biggest issues the Midlands could see from Elsa is localized flooding
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the biggest issues the Midlands could see from Elsa is localized flooding. City officials are warning drivers in Columbia to look out for flooding in certain areas. Officials remind you to be aware and urge you to avoid flood prone streets. Here are a list of areas that could flood, per the City: Main and…

Farley On Elsa
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Tracking Elsa’s path to the Midlands: Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Forecast

Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the storm. We have the latest on air and online
Crysty Vaughan, John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Elsa. John says you can expect the timing to be between Midnight and 6am in the Midlands. John and Tyler Ryan are covering the storms path throughout the night. You can get updates online, on our Facebook page and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/abccolumbia Here is John’s forecast on the impact of Elsa on…

Tracking Tropics
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Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Forecast: Elsa’s impact on the Midlands

We are tracking the tropics
Crysty Vaughan, John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the tropics. Here is his latest forecast on the potential impact of Elsa on the Midlands. John says we can expect the storm to weaken by the time it gets to the Midlands and South Carolina, and this may  not be more than a rain event, on the current track. According to…

Delta States
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City of Columbia teaming up with American Airlines for vaccine incentive offer

The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This week you have a shot at entering to win the City’s new vaccination site offer. The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms. All you need to do is get your COVID-19 vaccine at any of the city’s upcoming vaccination sites, and you…

Local Living 0630
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Celebrate 4th of July during ‘Fireworks with the Phil’ at Segra Park

The skies will light up to orchastrated music for the Fourth of July
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The skies above Segra Park will light up for the Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday July 3rd,  you can celebrate Independence Day at the baseball park with a special event “Fireworks with the Phil” The fireworks display will feature a full orchestra from the South Carolina Philharmonic. Gates open at 7pm while the show kicks…