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

A midweek cold front will finally bring an end to the very hot and humid weather that we’ve battled for the past week and a half.

Bill Walsh

Published July 22, 2019 at 10:01 AM

The heat and humidity continues today across the Lowcountry!

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Published July 19, 2019 at 7:38 AM

The heat and humidity continues today across the Lowcountry. Sunshine will send temperatures into the mid to upper 90s this afternoon with heat indices over 105°.

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Published July 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM

The heat and humidity continues today across the Lowcountry. Sunshine will send temperatures into the mid to upper 90s this afternoon with heat indices over 105°.

Bill Walsh

Published July 17, 2019 at 8:44 AM

The heat and humidity continues today across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published July 16, 2019 at 8:08 AM

Very typical July weather is on this week with plenty of heat, humidity and a few thunderstorms.

Bill Walsh

Published July 15, 2019 at 8:45 AM

We’re keeping an eye on the tropics and the chances for storms here at home on our Thursday.

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Published July 11, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Another day of scattered showers and storms here across the Lowcountry.

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Published July 10, 2019 at 11:38 AM

A weak cold front stalling out near the area with help to increase the chance of scattered showers and storms today.

Bill Walsh

Published July 9, 2019 at 8:01 AM

Amble moisture and weak disturbances will allow another round of scattered showers and storms to roam the area today.

Bill Walsh

Published July 5, 2019 at 9:05 AM

Get ready for a hot and humid 4th of July with a round of afternoon and evening storms possible again today.

Bill Walsh

Published July 4, 2019 at 9:24 AM

Very hot and humid weather continues once again today!

Bill Walsh

Published July 3, 2019 at 5:36 AM

Very hot and humid weather will continue over the next couple of days as we toward the 4th of July.

Bill Walsh

Published July 2, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Hot, humid and mainly dry weather can be expected as we kick off our Fourth of July week.

Bill Walsh

Published July 1, 2019 at 7:50 AM

Typical summertime weather across the Lowcountry as we get ready to head into the weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published June 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM

High pressure will continue to keep our weather sunny, hot and mainly dry over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published June 27, 2019 at 12:49 PM

Expect a sunny, hot and dry Tuesday across the Lowcountry with highs in the mid to upper 90s.

Bill Walsh

Published June 25, 2019 at 5:58 AM

It’s officially SUMMER! Summer began at 11:54 this morning with the summer solstice.

Bill Walsh

Published June 21, 2019 at 12:09 PM

A potent mid and upper level disturbance will spark the potential for severe weather across the Carolinas this afternoon and evening.

Bill Walsh

Published June 20, 2019 at 10:47 AM

Hit or miss storms will be the theme over the next couple of days as typical June weather sets up over the Lowcountry.

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Published June 19, 2019 at 7:18 AM

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

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Charleston, SC

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