Bill Walsh

Chief Meteorologist

Charleston, SC

Professional Experience:

25 years as Chief Meteorologist WCSC-TV 5

6 years as Chief Meteorologist at WCIV-TV 4

2 years staff meteorologist, WLNE-TV 6, Providence, RI

1 1/2 years as staff meteorologist , Rollins New England Cable NEWSVISION 2

United States Special Operations Command - Lt. Colonel USAF Reserve

Contributor: The Weather Channel & CBS This Morning

Author - Novels: The Umbrella Option and Red Carpet Ransom

Awards/Recognition:

2 time Emmy Award Winner

5 time Telly Award Winner

Associated Press Best Weathercaster

U.S. Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal

2 US Air Force Meritorious Service Medals

US Air Force Air Force Commendation Medal

US Air Force Air Force Achievement Medal

US Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Global War on Terrorism Medal

Education:

Masters Degree in Military Operational Art and Science / National Security Studies from the United States Air Force Air University, Dec. 2010

Emerson College in Boston, MA and Lyndon State College, BS, double major in Mass Communications and Meteorology

American Meteorological Society Certification and Seal of Approval

National Weather Association Certification and Seal of Approval

Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences

United States Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captain

Community Involvement:

U.S. Air Force Reserve / U.S. Special Operations Command / U.S. Navy 1993-2017

Rank - Lt. Colonel, 315th Airlift Wing, Charleston AFB SC

Ronald McDonald House Charities - Executive Board Member, Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, Live 5 Weather Class in the schools, Project Impact (Community Hurricane Planning), Veteran's Hospital, Datastreme Teacher Educational Project, Kids' Fair, Civil Air Patrol, US Naval Reserve

Family:

Wife, Janet, and 2 Children, Amy and Frank

Favorite Books and Movies:

Book- Executive Orders, by Tom Clancy

Movies: Midway, The Firm, Midnight Run, Strategic Air Command

Likes Best About Lowcountry:

The people and the mild weather.

Most Interesting Assignment:

Hurricane Hugo, hurricanes in general, Naval deployment to Bulgaria, News assignment to South America, Israel and Italy. Air Force deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Awards:

2-time Emmy Award Winner
5-time Telly Award Winner
Associated Press Best Weathercaster
U.S. Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal
2 US Air Force Meritorious Service Medals
US Air Force Air Force Commendation Medal
US Air Force Air Force Achievement Medal
US Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal

Education:

Masters Degree in Military Operational Art and Science / National Security Studies from the United States Air Force Air University, Dec. 2010
Emerson College in Boston, MA and Lyndon State College, BS, double major in Mass Communications and Meteorology
Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences
United States Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captain

Recent Articles by Bill

Plenty of heat, plenty of humidity and a few thunderstorms this week. Sound like summer?!?

Bill Walsh

Published June 17, 2019 at 7:50 AM

The Live 5 First Alert Weather Team has issued a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for today’s potential for heavy rain and minor flooding.

Bill Walsh

Published June 12, 2019 at 8:20 AM

A slow moving front, an area of low pressure and deep tropical moisture will combine to bring the threat of heavy rain at times over the next 48 hours. A cold front is sliding through the area this morning and will stall across southern South Carolina late today.

Bill Walsh

Published June 11, 2019 at 9:17 AM

Tropical moisture and a slow moving front will be the recipe for more beneficial rainfall over the next several days.

Bill Walsh

Published June 10, 2019 at 9:34 AM

The extreme heat continues across the Lowcountry as does our First Alert Weather Days!

Bill Walsh

Published May 29, 2019 at 8:45 AM

Another scorcher is on the way today as record high temperatures could fall for the third consecutive day!

Bill Walsh

Published May 28, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Record heat likely here on our Memorial Day with most inland areas expected to top 100° again today!

Bill Walsh

Published May 27, 2019 at 8:59 AM

Record setting heat is likely over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend!

Bill Walsh

Published May 24, 2019 at 7:11 AM

It will likely be the hottest weekend of the entire year across the Lowcountry!

Bill Walsh

Published May 22, 2019 at 7:21 AM

Very hot weather will be the big story as we get ready to head into our Memorial Day weekend!

Bill Walsh

Published May 21, 2019 at 7:31 AM

Unseasonably warm weather will give way to even hotter temperatures as we get into the upcoming Memorial Day weekend!

Bill Walsh

Published May 20, 2019 at 9:12 AM

High pressure is going to park itself over the Southeast for the next week to two weeks providing plenty of sunshine, little rainfall and very warm temperatures.

Bill Walsh

Published May 16, 2019 at 12:42 PM

High pressure will keep our weather dry as temperatures start to warm up over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published May 15, 2019 at 6:09 AM

A late season cold front has brought cooler temperatures, lower humidity and a beautiful blue sky to the Lowcountry!

Bill Walsh

Published May 14, 2019 at 8:53 AM

A cold front moving through today will bring big changes over the next 24 hours.

Bill Walsh

Published May 13, 2019 at 9:13 AM

Widely scattered morning showers will give way to afternoon sun and temps in the low 80s today.

Bill Walsh

Published May 9, 2019 at 8:05 AM

High pressure will keep our weather quiet over the next several days. Sunshine, warm temperatures and mainly dry days will continue all the way into the start of our Mother’s Day weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published May 8, 2019 at 7:54 AM

High pressure anchored over the Mid-Atlantic coastline will keep our weather quiet and warm over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published May 7, 2019 at 7:52 AM

Slight Chance for PM Shower/Storm

Bill Walsh

Published May 6, 2019 at 6:06 AM

Tropical moisture has moved into the region and will increase the rain chance today.

Bill Walsh

Published May 3, 2019 at 8:10 AM

e’re keeping an eye on a tropical disturbance in the Bahamas which could increase our chance of rain heading into the end of the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published May 2, 2019 at 8:50 AM

Warm & Muggy Today; Rain Chance Friday

Bill Walsh

Published May 1, 2019 at 6:10 AM

Warmth & Sunshine Countinue!

Bill Walsh

Published April 30, 2019 at 5:55 AM

A ridge of high pressure will anchor itself over the Southeast keeping the weather sunny, quiet and warm over the next week or so.

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Published April 29, 2019 at 7:07 AM

A cold front will move through the area this evening bringing lower humidity, abundant sunshine, cool mornings and warm afternoons this weekend!

Bill Walsh

Published April 26, 2019 at 8:51 AM

High pressure anchored over the Southeastern coastline will keep our weather sunny and allow for temperatures to turn very warm over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published April 23, 2019 at 8:52 AM

Tracking a Big Warm Up!

Bill Walsh

Published April 22, 2019 at 6:50 AM

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area this afternoon and early this evening bringing the potential for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and hail.

Bill Walsh

Published April 19, 2019 at 9:15 AM

A powerful Spring storm will race through the Southeast over the next 24 hours bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on Friday.

Bill Walsh

Published April 18, 2019 at 11:08 AM

A powerful storm system is still scheduled to arrive in the Lowcountry during the day on Friday bringing the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.

Bill Walsh

Published April 17, 2019 at 9:04 AM

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Charleston, SC

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