Storms rake Deep South, 1 week after deadly tornado outbreak
Forecasters warned residents to brace for possible overnight tornadoes after storms hit several states in the Deep South.
Severe Weather
Line of Strong Storms Will Blow Through Early Monday Morning
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…
900 homes damaged in SC by strong tornado outbreak
More than 900 homes were damaged and 111 houses were destroyed by a series of tornadoes and strong winds in SC.
Trees down in the Midands, power outages due to storms
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…
McMaster surveying storm damage, set to brief SC on weather and COVID-19 at 5:30pm
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 cause power outages, damage across Midlands
Severe storms overnight have caused multiple power outages in South Carolina, with over 249,000 being reported before 8 a.m.
Easter storms sweep South, killing at least 19 people
At least six dead, half a million without power as storms batter South
At least 19 people died and hundreds of thousands were left without power as violent storms swept through the South on Sunday.
Tracking the potential for severe weather
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…
Statewide Tornado Drill part of Severe Weather Awareness Week
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has designated this week to focus on severe weather and flood safety
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…
Severe Weather bringing potential for Local Flooding: Weather update
Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan tracking severe weather impact
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…
