COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– A line of very strong storms will blow through early on Monday morning. The best estimate on timing is between 4AM and 10AM. The threat of tornadoes is not as high as it was last week, but it’s not zero either. The biggest threat from this line of storm will be damaging wind from the thunderstorms…
More than 900 homes were damaged and 111 houses were destroyed by a series of tornadoes and strong winds in SC.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are reports of downed trees in the Midlands after Monday morning’s storms rolled through the state. On Mohawk Drive in West Columbia, this was the scene, with a large tree down. The intersection at Saluda River Drive was briefly closed. In addition to downed trees, there are numerous power outages. Just before Noon, Dominion Energy was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is touring the state with members of the National Guard to survey storm damage. McMaster’s office says the Governor will be in Seneca this afternoon, one of the areas struck by the storms. At 5:30 PM McMaster will hold a media briefing, along with state public health officials and SCEMD on both…
Severe storms overnight have caused multiple power outages in South Carolina, with over 249,000 being reported before 8 a.m.
At least 19 people died and hundreds of thousands were left without power as violent storms swept through the South on Sunday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Overnight we are tracking the potential for severe weather. ABC Columbia has an entire team of forecasters and meteorologists working for you. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says there is a Strong line of storms that will blow through here on Monday morning. Best estimate is between 5:00 and 10:00 AM. Strong line of storms will blow through…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local emergency officials say it’s time to begin preparing for severe weather this Spring season. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has designated this week to focus on severe weather and flood safety. On Wednesday there will be a statewide tornado drill. Schools and businesses are asked to practice their tornado plans, as forecasters test the state’s tornado…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) As the threat of severe weather, high winds and more eases in the Midlands, Chief Meteorologist John Farley says local flooding will be a concern. There is still the potential for rain and storms throughout the evening, but not as severe in areas such as Lexington and Richland Counties. There is a ton of rain that will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking severe weather. John says expect a strong line of storms to blow through from Northwest to Southeast from roughly 4pm-8pm. We can expect possible tornadoes, damaging winds and localized flooding, according to John. The main concern could be flooding in the area, due to rainfall amounts over several hours. ABC Columbia’s Tyler…
