William Maxham
Meteorologist-
According to the CDC, more than 1,000 Americans die due to excessive heat every year. Now, the NWS, NOAA and the CDC have collaborated to provide communities across the country with more information regarding excessive heat forecasts. -
Just like for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service issues both extreme heat warnings and extreme heat watches. -
Andrea becomes first tropical storm of 2025 in the Atlantic -
With the return of summer heat, splash pads, swimming pools and the beach remain some of the most popular ways to stay cool. But even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous currents or water too shallow for diving. -
Eastern Pacific hurricane season becomes active, quiet in Atlantic -
Heavy rain threats will be increasing Wednesday afternoon as bands of showers and thunderstorms sweep through the Lowcountry and into the Midlands. -
Delays on many major South Carolina roads will be possible Wednesday as the state practices hurricane evacuation procedures. -
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has declared Monday as a Code Orange Ground Level Ozone Action Day for the Upstate and Catawba region. -
A strengthening upper level storm is moving through the middle Atlantic just before the weekend and it’s expected to generate a round of powerful storms across the Palmetto State. -
Between 2013 and 2022, there were 4 deaths from lightning strikes in South Carolina. Overall, in the United States, lightning injures hundreds of people and takes nearly 30 lives each year. But these numbers are falling.
