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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…

Hail In Lexington
Local News, Todays Forecast

The Midlands sees severe weather, wind and hail

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday afternoon brought severe weather to the Midlands. Tornado watches and warnings were issued across numerous counties. Severe Thunderstorms brought, rain, wind and even hail into some parts of Newberry, Richland and Lexington counties. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan grabbed this video of hail coming down in Lexington County near the Lake Murray Dam Monday, shortly after 4pm. In…

Nws
Local News, Todays Forecast

Tornado Watch issued for parts of Midlands of SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The National Weather service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of South Carolina until 7pm Monday. According to the NWS , now is the time to ensure you have multiple ways of receiving warnings as ingredients are in place for severe weather. This includes strong to severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Showers and storms will begin…

Hurricane Laura
National News

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

Crysty Vaughan,

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…