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Tracking Hurricane Laura in the Gulf : Now a Category 4 Hurricane

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hurricane Laura is now a Category 4 Hurricane. The National Weather Service says Laura is now a Category 4 hurricane with “unsurvivable storm surge” expected in some areas. Parts of eastern Texas and western Louisiana are forecast to see “catastrophic wind damage.” The Hurricane is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Gulf Coast, now a category…

Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia and other parts of the county. Wednesday afternoon around 2:45pm reports of penny size hail in the county came in to the ABC Columbia Newsroom. The Lexington County Sheriff’s…

Some State Offices, Local Offices Closing Early Due to Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Due to the possibility of severe weather some State and Local Government offices are closing. From SC EMD: Richland County Government will close at 1pm. Saluda County Government will close at 2pm. Richland County Recreation Commission Administrative Offices and facilities will close at 1pm. The annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Governor’s Mansion grounds has been postponed to…

Severe Weather Safety Tips

COLUMBIA,  SC  ( WOLO)– As we prepare for severe weather,  it’s important to keep safety tips in mind. First, make sure to keep up to date with Chief Meteorologist John Farley. He’s monitoring the storm’s path. You can follow him on Twitter @FarleyWeather and stay tuned for afternoon updates on air as warranted. The Red Cross has these tips to…

Risk of Severe Weather in Southeast Sunday

ABC NEWS–Sunday there is an increased risk of severe storms across the Southeast. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of South Carolina under risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The biggest threat for storms, according to Chief Meteorologist John Farley, is in the afternoon and early evening. Stay with ABC Columbia News and Chief Meteorologist…

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Here's your preview of the stories you'll see at 6 on ABC Columbia News

Tonight at 6 on ABC Columbia News: We’ll have the latest on the investigation at the Richland County Recreation Commission. The county’s State House delegation has called for a change at the top of the embattled commission. Plus, we’ll be taking a look at the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation of a Midlands school district. The focus is the district’s…