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

One last warm Spring-like day before we get a one day cool down with the chance of a few showers.

Bill Walsh

Published February 26, 2021 at 2:37 AM

High pressure will provide plenty of sunshine as warming temperatures provide a taste of Spring over the next few days.

Bill Walsh

Published February 23, 2021 at 5:23 PM

A cold front will bring scattered showers to start the work week across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published February 22, 2021 at 5:34 PM

One last day of wet weather before we move on to a sunny weekend!

Bill Walsh

Published February 19, 2021 at 3:47 PM

Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY as we track the potential for a few strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening.

Bill Walsh

Published February 19, 2021 at 1:49 AM

ne last day of dry weather before another storm system gets ready to bring another round of rain to the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published February 17, 2021 at 2:17 AM

One last day of cloudy, and occasionally wet, weather before a return to sunshine on Tuesday.

Bill Walsh

Published February 15, 2021 at 10:21 PM

Unsettled weather continues across the Lowcountry today with plenty of clouds and a few passing rain showers.

Bill Walsh

Published February 11, 2021 at 3:31 AM

It will be a dry start to the work and school week with temperatures warming up.

Bill Walsh

Published February 9, 2021 at 4:08 PM

A cold front will bring plenty of clouds and plenty of showers to the Lowcountry as we wrap up the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published February 7, 2021 at 1:34 PM

A cold front will move into the area on Friday bringing a wet end to the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published February 5, 2021 at 1:01 AM

A sunny sky is expected today as we make our way through the middle of the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published February 4, 2021 at 2:47 AM

It’s a return to sunshine today across the Lowcountry but the chill will remain for a few more days!

Bill Walsh

Published February 2, 2021 at 5:09 PM

High pressure overhead will provide a beautiful Tuesday with lots of sunshine and a lighter wind today.

Bill Walsh

Published February 1, 2021 at 5:31 PM

High pressure overhead will provide a beautiful Tuesday with lots of sunshine and a lighter wind today.

Bill Walsh

Published January 29, 2021 at 3:17 PM

High pressure will move overhead over the next couple days providing lots of sunshine and warming temperatures.

Bill Walsh

Published January 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Get ready for a cloudy, chilly and occasionally wet Friday across the Lowcountry!

Bill Walsh

Published January 8, 2021 at 11:03 PM

An area of low pressure will quickly move through the Southeast over the next 24 hours bringing a round of clouds, rain and chilly conditions.

Bill Walsh

Published January 7, 2021 at 10:56 PM

High pressure will bring us one last quiet day before we watch a quick moving storm system heading our way.

Bill Walsh

Published January 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM

A fast moving upper level disturbance will slide through the area early today bringing a round of clouds and a few spotty showers.

Bill Walsh

Published January 5, 2021 at 2:52 PM

A strong storm system pushing into the Southeast will bring an unseasonably warm start to the new year across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published January 4, 2021 at 3:27 PM

A strong storm system pushing into the Southeast will bring an unseasonably warm start to the new year across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published January 3, 2021 at 4:57 PM

A strong storm system pushing into the Southeast will bring an unseasonably warm start to the new year across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published January 2, 2021 at 5:04 PM

The weather will be unsettled at times over the next couple days as showers team up with unseasonably warm weather to ring in the new year.

Bill Walsh

Published December 31, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Dry for most of the afternoon Sunday but another round of showers will move back into the area later Sunday evening into early Monday morning.

Bill Walsh

Published December 23, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Our weather is quieting down after a wet Wednesday but the chill is going to stick around through the end of the week.

Bill Walsh

Published December 17, 2020 at 10:45 PM

A major Winter storm will push through the eastern half of the country over the next 24 to 48 hours.

Bill Walsh

Published December 15, 2020 at 4:53 PM

High pressure will keep our weather dry for one more day before a cold front starts to move into the Southeast over the weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published December 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

A cold front is moving through the area this morning bringing a round of clouds and very light showers.

Bill Walsh

Published December 7, 2020 at 4:38 PM

A quick moving storm system will bring a round of rain and then cooler temperatures for the weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published December 6, 2020 at 3:14 PM

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