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

It’s a copy and paste kind of weather pattern ongoing in the Lowcountry these days!

Bill Walsh

Published September 11, 2019 at 8:53 AM

Quiet weather will continue for the rest of the work week as temperatures stay very warm and the rain chance stays very low.

Bill Walsh

Published September 10, 2019 at 7:49 AM

Get ready for a hot end to the weekend with high temperatures back in the mid 90s inland this afternoon.

Bill Walsh

Published September 8, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Category 2 Hurricane Dorian has begun moving northward, away from the Bahamas, as a weakened Category 2 storm.

Bill Walsh

Published September 3, 2019 at 11:34 AM

We continue to track Hurricane Dorian which is on the verge of becoming a major hurricane in the Southwestern Atlantic ocean.

Bill Walsh

Published August 30, 2019 at 10:01 AM

We continue to track Hurricane Dorian as it pulls away from the Caribbean and heads across the Southwestern Atlantic.

Bill Walsh

Published August 29, 2019 at 12:44 PM

We continue to keep a close eye on Tropical Storm Dorian as it heads toward Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands today.

Bill Walsh

Published August 28, 2019 at 9:14 AM

The comfortable temperatures of the past couple days will slowly fade away as we head into the middle of the work week and our Labor Day weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published August 27, 2019 at 8:11 AM

Feeling like Fall; Dorian Strengthen in Atlantic

Bill Walsh

Published August 26, 2019 at 8:23 AM

Another hot and humid day is expected across the Lowcountry with highs in the 90s, heat index values over 100° and a few afternoon storms.

Bill Walsh

Published August 22, 2019 at 8:54 AM

Another hot and humid day ahead across the Lowcountry with only a slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm.

Bill Walsh

Published August 21, 2019 at 9:09 AM

No major changes to our weather over the next couple of days which means more heat, more humidity and a few more storms.

Bill Walsh

Published August 20, 2019 at 6:16 AM

We’re making a return to more typical summertime weather across the Lowcountry as we wrap up the Summer break and send the kids back to school.

Bill Walsh

Published August 19, 2019 at 9:46 AM

Slight Chance for a Couple of Downpour & Storms Today

Bill Walsh

Published August 18, 2019 at 7:07 AM

A stalled front, weak area of low pressure and tons of tropical moisture will combine to bring a wet start to the weekend for many folks across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published August 17, 2019 at 9:14 AM

A weak cold front will stall out across the area over the next 24 hours keeping the chance of scattered showers and storms in the forecast.

Bill Walsh

Published August 15, 2019 at 2:15 PM

A cold front will approach late today bringing a round of showers and storms but not before a very hot day across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published August 14, 2019 at 9:14 AM

Scorching heat continues today across the Lowcountry with heat indices topping out at 105 to 110°.

Bill Walsh

Published August 13, 2019 at 9:06 AM

A cold front will approach the area later this week increasing the chance of showers and storms across the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Bill Walsh

Published August 12, 2019 at 8:33 AM

The rain chance will be on the increase over the next couple of days as tropical moisture slides in from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.

Bill Walsh

Published August 1, 2019 at 6:26 AM

It will be a hot and humid Wednesday across the Lowcountry with highs heading into the low to mid 90s this afternoon.

Bill Walsh

Published July 31, 2019 at 11:41 AM

It’s a slow, but steady, return to the more typical July weather here across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published July 30, 2019 at 8:42 AM

You knew it wouldn’t last forever! The break from the heat and humidity that we’ve welcomed over the last week will slowly fade away over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published July 29, 2019 at 9:24 AM

A stalled front offshore will keep our weather quiet through the upcoming weekend.

Bill Walsh

Published July 26, 2019 at 6:51 AM

The drop in the temps and humidity continues today across the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Bill Walsh

Published July 25, 2019 at 9:19 AM

A rare July cold front has pushed south of the area allowing the coolest temperatures since mid June to move into the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published July 24, 2019 at 9:26 AM

A rare July cold front will bring a round of strong storms late today and will also be responsible for keeping Tropical Depression #3 off of our coastline.

Bill Walsh

Published July 23, 2019 at 8:49 AM

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!

Bill Walsh

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°.

Bill Walsh

Published July 18, 2019 at 5:36 AM

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Charleston, SC

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