Winter weather causes multi-car pileup in Western Kentucky
Winter weather wreaks havoc from coast to coast, impacting nearly 100 million people and causing a multi-car pileup in western Kentucky Thursday.
Winter Weather
Ways you can help struggling Texans from right here in the Midlands
Harsh winter storms have pounded the state of Texas, leaving millions of people without power. There are several ways you can help those in need without leaving the comfort of your home.
Winter weather and icy roads impact vaccine rollout
Icy roads, power outages and dangerously low temperatures are impacting millions of people across the United States, and it’s taking a toll on the vaccine rollout.
AAA offers driving tips ahead of possible inclement weather
Image: AAA Carolinas Columbia, SC (WOLO)— As temperatures remain below average for this time of year throughout the Midlands, along with the additional possibility of some form of wintry weather Thursday, AAA is offering some tips on how to drive safely if inclement weather becomes a factor for us. AAA Carolinas says it’s always important for motorists to be prepared…
SCEMD: Never too early to start preparing for winter weather
Emergency officials warn about possible ice on the road, power outages
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With severe storms pounding the North, South Carolina emergency officials are calling on people to get prepared and be on the lookout for winter weather. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says there will be higher than normal temperatures over the next three months, but he says that’s not a queue to put away snow…
SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s winter and that means the potential for winter weather. Officials at SC EMD say even if we don’t get a flake of snow, or an inch of ice, be prepared, since winter weather will come sooner or later. SCEMD says February is the coldest month of the year for South Carolina, and while that sounds like it’s…
Winter weather advisory for several Midlands counties
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– According to the National weather service out of Columbia, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties from 9pm Saturday to 7pm Monday. An advisory means light freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet. According to the National weather service, Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties are…
SC DOT Preps Roads for Possible Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Snow or not, SC DOT crews are working hard to make sure our roads will be safe. ABC Columbia stopped by the DOT complex along shop road Thursday, where crews were prepping the piles of salt and the trucks. DOT workers are also moving to new winter weather shifts to cover the roads. On Thursday SC DOT crews…
Parts of South Carolina Face Winter Weather This Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The northwestern part of South Carolina will be facing winter weather this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for nine counties in the northwestern and central parts of the state. The warning begins Thursday night and runs through 7 p.m. Saturday. Forecasters say snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible in…
State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts are in effect from midnight Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday. Threat for freezing rain w/ significant impacts exists in north…
