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Atlantic quiet as hurricane season reaches its climatological peak
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (310+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. — September 10th marks the climatological peak of Atlantic hurricane season, but you would not know it by looking across the tropics today. The Atlantic basin is currently quiet, with no active tropical cyclones and no tropical development expected over the…...
WACH FOX Weather School brings weather science to Doby's Mill Elementary
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (218+ words) Third grade students at Doby’s Mill Elementary in Elgin got an up-close look at the science behind the weather during a visit from WACH FOX Chief Meteorologist Taylor Kanost on Thursday. Taylor spoke with students about what it’s like to…...
Isolated storms and muggier air expected today
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (264+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — After a few days of relatively low humidity, much more humid air has returned to the Midlands and will stick around for the rest of the week. While highs today and tomorrow will be in the low…...
A tale of two oceans: Atlantic hurricane season nears its peak with no hurricanes yet
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (574+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — The calendar says the Atlantic hurricane season is heading into its busiest stretch. September 10 is the traditional peak—the date when tropical activity historically reaches its highest point. But this year, the Atlantic looks remarkably quiet. As of September…...
Comfortable stretch of weather continues Wednesday before changes arrive this weekend
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (257+ words) The Midlands will stay quiet and dry tonight before warmer, more humid weather begins building back into the region later this week. Skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight with no rain expected. Temperatures will gradually fall through…...
LIST: Power outages reported across Midlands during severe thunderstorms
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (40+ words) wach.com LIST: Power outages reported across Midlands during severe thunderstorms (WACH) — Severe thunderstorms on Sunday in South Carolina has caused power outages across multiple counties. Power outage reports by county include:...
More strong storms possible Sunday afternoon and evening
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Today is another day to keep an eye on the sky for some strong storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire Midlands and most of South Carolina in a level 2/5 slight risk for severe thunderstorms…...
Dangerous heat today, strong storms possible tonight
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (410+ words) Today will be the hottest day of the weekend before thunderstorms and a cold front bring some relief. A Heat Advisory is in effect across the Midlands today as afternoon highs climb into the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Increasing moisture…...
More heat to end the week, cooler by Labor Day
1+ week, 2+ day ago (204+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — The heat wave continues across the Midlands today with temperatures once again climbing into the mid to upper 90s. In Columbia, temperatures will likely fall just a few degrees shy of today's record high of 101 degrees. Very similar…...
Heat continues through Saturday, severe storms possible Labor Day Weekend
1+ week, 3+ day ago (21+ words) wach.com Heat continues through Saturday, severe storms possible Labor Day Weekend...