Bill Walsh

NWA/AMS Certified 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.

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

Affiliations

American Meteorological Society Certification and Seal of Approval, National Weather Association Certification and Seal of Approval

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

Forecast

VIDEO: Live 5 Weather declares Monday a First Alert Weather Day because of storm possibility

FIRST ALERT: More Rain This Afternoon & Evening! Flash Flood Watch in effect through Tuesday.

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Bill Walsh

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been issued for most of the Lowcountry through Tuesday AM.

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Pop-Up Showers Back For Friday!

Updated: Sep. 16, 2021 at 10:49 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A tropical low to our east and the remnants of Nicholas to our west are combining to increase the clouds and the rain chances today.

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“Splash & Dash” Showers Thursday & Friday!

Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 3:59 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Rain chances will be on the increase over the next couple days as moisture increases from the Atlantic Ocean yielding a better chance of rain.

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Partly Sunny With Pop-Up Showers Wednesday!

Updated: Sep. 14, 2021 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The chance of rain will increase over the next couple days as an onshore flow develops and aids in the development of showers and storms.

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Sun & Clouds With Slight Chance Tuesday!

Updated: Sep. 13, 2021 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A quiet start to the new work and school week is expected across the Lowcountry.

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Rain Chances Go Up Wednesday!

Updated: Sep. 7, 2021 at 4:03 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

It’s back to work and school following our Labor Day weekend and we’re starting out with an increase in clouds across the area.

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Shower Chance Returns Along With Warm, Muggy Weather!

Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

It’s going to be a hot and sunny end to our Labor Day weekend with highs set to reach the low 90s inland, mid 80s today at the beaches.

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Super Labor Day On Tap!

Updated: Sep. 5, 2021 at 5:53 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front has pushed south of our area and high pressure is building in for our Labor Day weekend!

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Fantastic Weather For Labor Day Weekend!

Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 3:17 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will move through the Lowcountry this morning bringing a big drop in humidity, lots of sunshine, cooler mornings over the next couple days.

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Lots of sunshine and less humidity for the rest of the week!

Updated: Sep. 1, 2021 at 11:14 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading into the Northeast today with the potential for widespread flash flooding.

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Evening Showers Weakening But Pop-Up Possible Overnight.

Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 5:51 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Ida’s leftovers are tracking toward the Mid-Atlantic states and Northeast where flooding rainfall is expected.

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Hot & Humid Tuesday... Showers Back Wednesday!

Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Tropical Storm Ida will move north across the Deep South today pushing moisture into Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Great Looking Weekend... Sunny & Hot!

Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

All eyes on the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as Tropical Storm Ida is forecast to become a major hurricane and threat the coast of Louisiana by Sunday.

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Sunny & Hot Friday On Tap With Slight PM Chance!

Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 2:51 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Lots of sunshine, less rainfall and hotter temperatures will be the story of our weather for the rest of the week.

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More Sunshine & Hot Thursday!

Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 at 10:41 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Less rain and more sunshine is expected as we head through the rest of this week.

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Early Morning Coastal Storms Possible!

Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Morning fog and low clouds will give way to sunshine which will eventually give way to scattered storms by this afternoon.

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On & Off Rain Into This Afternoon & Evening!

Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 4:37 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Keep the umbrellas ready to go today!

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Hit & Miss Showers All Afternoon & Evening!

Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Tropical moisture will lead to healthy rain chances as we start out the brand new work and school week.

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Partly Sunny Saturday & Hot. Rain Cranks Up Sun & Mon!

Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 4:36 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

It’s going to a be a much quieter weather week across the Lowcountry with more sun, less rain and more heat.

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Hot Sunshine & Pop-Up Afternoon Storms Monday!

Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 at 5:16 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

It’s finally back to typical summer weather across the Lowcountry as we get more sunshine, hotter temperatures and less rain.

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Stays comfortable Thursday. !

Updated: Aug. 4, 2021 at 10:36 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A frontal boundary has shifted far enough offshore to allow drier air to move into the Lowcountry today.

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FIRST ALERT: Rain & Flooding Possible Again.

Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 4:35 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is a FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY due to the potential of heavy rain that could cause localized flooding this afternoon and evening.

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On & Off Showers & Thunderstorms All Week!

Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A frontal boundary will stall across the area this week resulting in a big change in our weather patter from excessive heat to excessive rainfall!

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FIRST ALERT: Heat Advisory Saturday. Heat Index 105-110.

Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Coastal Colleton and Beaufort Counties today!

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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat Friday!

Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 10:30 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The hottest days of the Summer are upon us as heat indices are heading well into the triple digits over the next couple days.

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Rain On The Way Out... Heat On The Way Back!

Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A slow moving area of low pressure is producing torrential rain and thunderstorms this morning.

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More Showers Wednesday.. Hotter & Drier Thursday!

Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 10:37 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A tropical low pressure which drifted onshore in Georgia yesterday is now returning toward the coast near the Georgia/South Carolina border.

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More Rain Tuesday Then Hotter By Thursday!

Updated: Jul. 26, 2021 at 10:40 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The tropical low we’ve been tracking off the Southeast coast over the last 4 or 5 days is now moving onshore in Southeast Georgia.

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Sunny, Hot & Nice Weekend!

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We have the chance of only a few showers and storms this weekend.

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More Sun.... Less Rain for the weekend!

Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

One last day of scattered storms before drier weather moves in for the remainder of the week.

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Partly Sunny & Hot Thursday With Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 10:40 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A frontal boundary is beginning to dissipate across the area and that means less rainfall over the next couple of days.

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More Sun... Less Rain Wednesday!

Updated: Jul. 20, 2021 at 10:14 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A stalled front will continue to sit nearby leading to another day with more clouds than sunshine and a good chance of showers and storms.

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Hot & Humid Tuesday With Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 11:12 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front has stalled out across North Carolina leading to an unsettled start to the work week.

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Stays Hot Tuesday With Pop-Up Showers!

Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 10:49 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Tropical Depression Two has formed off the coast of North Carolina today.

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H.H.H! (Hazy, Hot & Humid) W/pop-up Storms!

Updated: Jul. 15, 2021 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

High pressure is parked over the Southeast leading to plenty of sunshine, plenty of heat and a few showers and storms each day.

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Hazy & Hot Thursday With Slight Chance of Showers!

Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 10:49 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Less rain, more sun, more heat today!

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Stays Hot With A Little Less Rain!

Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 10:42 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Another day of dodging showers and storms are on the way to the Lowcountry!

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Elsa leaves Lowcountry overcast weather continues

Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 10:52 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We’re keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa today as it makes landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida and begins to track northward toward Georgia and eventually here into South Carolina.

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FIRST ALERT: Elsa beginning to push rain + strong wind through the area!

Updated: Jul. 8, 2021 at 10:35 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We’re keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Elsa today as it makes landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida and begins to track northward toward Georgia and eventually here into South Carolina.

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FIRST ALERT: Elsa Headed To SC With Heavy Rainfall & Gusty winds!

Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The Live 5 First Alert Weather team is tracking Tropical Storm Elsa as it begins to move parallel to Florida’s west coast.

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Increasing Clouds & Hot Tuesday. Elsa to track close to the area midweek.

Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will near the area Friday afternoon producing a line of strong storms that could produce locally heavy rainfall.

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Hot & Dry Monday... Elsa to bring midweek rain.

Updated: Jul. 5, 2021 at 3:51 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will near the area Friday afternoon producing a line of strong storms that could produce locally heavy rainfall.

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Showers & Thunderstorms Friday.... Better for the 4th!

Updated: Jul. 2, 2021 at 3:18 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Tropical Storm Elsa forms over 850 miles ESE of the Windward Islands in the open Atlantic Ocean. Elsa is forecast to head into the Caribbean this weekend and needs to be watched for possible impacts in the United States next week.

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