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

More clouds and more showers are expected over the next 48 hours before a cold front moves through Wednesday night bringing drier air and a big cool down for the second half of the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published 7:53 AM at 7:53 AM

A warm front will lift though the area today bringing plenty of clouds and the chance for a few showers.

Bill Walsh

Published February 24, 2020 at 8:42 AM

The wet weather from yesterday moved out early this morning but cold weather will stick around to wrap up the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published February 21, 2020 at 12:07 PM

A strong storm system will bring a wet, windy and cold Thursday to the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published February 20, 2020 at 3:01 PM

The wet and cloudy conditions will continue again today here across the Lowcountry with temperatures turning colder over the next 24 hours.

Bill Walsh

Published February 19, 2020 at 9:19 AM

Unsettled weather is expected over the next couple of days as cold weather gets ready to move into the Lowcountry!

Bill Walsh

Published February 18, 2020 at 7:51 AM

Expect a mostly cloudy sky, but mainly dry weather, for our Presidents Day here across the Lowcountry. Highs will be in the low to mid 60s this afternoon.

Bill Walsh

Published February 17, 2020 at 8:20 AM

A cold front will continue to pull away from the Lowcountry today ushering in sunny skies and cooler temperatures for the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published February 14, 2020 at 12:25 PM

A cold front will bring big changes to the Lowcountry over the next 24 hours starting with rain likely later today.

Bill Walsh

Published February 13, 2020 at 8:17 AM

Unseasonably warm weather continues today as a southwesterly breeze ushers in temperatures 15-20° above average for the middle of February.

Bill Walsh

Published February 11, 2020 at 9:29 AM

Unseasonably warm weather has returned for the start of the second week of February.

Bill Walsh

Published February 10, 2020 at 9:15 AM

A cold front moved through early Friday morning ushering in cooler temperatures on a strong westerly breeze.

Bill Walsh

Published February 7, 2020 at 12:50 PM

A strong storm system will push through the Lowcountry late today bringing the threat of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms.

Bill Walsh

Published February 6, 2020 at 10:24 AM

A strong storm system will move through the area late Thursday bringing a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe.

Bill Walsh

Published February 5, 2020 at 9:08 AM

We’re tracking a strong cold front that will swing through our area late Thursday bringing the chance of a few strong thunderstorms.

Bill Walsh

Published February 4, 2020 at 6:07 AM

High pressure will supply plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures as we begin our first full week of February.

Bill Walsh

Published February 3, 2020 at 7:29 AM

One low pressure system moves away today while the next one gets ready to head our way for Friday.

Bill Walsh

Published January 30, 2020 at 9:02 AM

A quick moving area of low pressure will slide our way later today increasing the clouds and bringing a few showers this evening and overnight.

Bill Walsh

Published January 29, 2020 at 8:54 AM

A beautiful Tuesday is expected across the Lowcountry with lots of sunshine and highs in the low 60s.

Bill Walsh

Published January 28, 2020 at 8:49 AM

Live 5 News’ Bill Sharpe recovering from knee surgery

We caught up with local news legend, our own Bill Sharpe after knee surgery which he’s gone through before.

Bill Walsh

Published January 27, 2020 at 5:21 PM

A storm system will increase our clouds today and then increase our rain chances as we head into Friday.

Bill Walsh

Published January 23, 2020 at 7:49 AM

It’ll be another cold and sunny day across the Lowcountry as high pressure slides by to our north.

Bill Walsh

Published January 22, 2020 at 7:56 AM

The coldest temperatures of this Winter will arrive over the next 24 to 48 hours with many places ready to drop down into the 20s over the next couple of nights.

Bill Walsh

Published January 20, 2020 at 9:10 AM

Roller coaster temps: Cool today, warmer this weekend

Bill Walsh

Published January 17, 2020 at 7:35 AM

Unseasonably warm temps sticking around

Bill Walsh

Published January 14, 2020 at 9:07 AM

A stalled front to our northwest will keep the Lowcountry warm, humid and a bit unsettled over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published January 13, 2020 at 9:42 AM

A strong storm system will develop over the Deep South tomorrow and make its way through the Southeast this weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published January 9, 2020 at 8:14 AM

Lowcountry wood carver turns hurricane debris into art

For most people, Hurricane Dorian left a mess. But for a master wood carver, it left opportunity when a giant tree landed in his neighbors yard.

Bill Walsh

Published January 8, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Warming temperatures are expected over the next few days as clouds start to return and the chance of rain starts to increase heading into the weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published January 8, 2020 at 6:07 AM

A weak cold front will pass through the area this afternoon bringing a brief period of scattered clouds and maybe one or two sprinkles.

Bill Walsh

Published January 7, 2020 at 8:50 AM

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Charleston, SC

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