Dr. Athena Masson
Meteorologist-
A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for parts of the Pee Dee coast as Tropical Depression Claudette closes in on the Palmetto State.
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Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for parts of the central Gulf coast ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Three, which is expected to be the first cyclone to impact the United States this year.
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June 1st is the official start to the Atlantic Hurricane Season and it could be another active year according to forecasters.
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The official start to the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is less than a month away, and with the forecast for another active year, now is the time to prepare.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the Midlands and far western portions of Pee Dee and the Lowcountry until 9:00PM EDT Tuesday.
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A Tornado Watch has been issued Monday for most of the Midlands of South Carolina extending from east of the I-85 corridor through the junction of I-95 and I-26 corridor. This includes the cities of Aiken, Columbia and Sumter.
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The Palmetto State will be transitioning from late season frost and freezes to the chance of strong thunderstorms this weekend as a low pressure system moves into the Southeast.
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A late season cold snap is expected for parts of the Palmetto State Wednesday night with temperatures expected to lower close to freezing.
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Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting another active season, even as residents of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts may still be recovering from last year's historic events.
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Strong to severe thunderstorms are still in the forecast over the Palmetto State today. Tornadoes and damaging winds are possible anywhere in the state, but the greatest threat appears to have shifted to the Pee Dee, Grand Strand, and Lowcountry later this afternoon.