Bill Walsh

NWA/AMS Certified Chief Meteorologist

Charleston, SC

Bill joined the Live 5 First Alert Weather team in June 1993.

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 for 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

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

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.

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Showers Possible Friday Afternoon! Monitoring Powerful Hurricane Lee.

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:24 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Near record highs are expected today across the Lowcountry!

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Warm Night Ahead... Hot Thursday On Tap!

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We expect a hot Wednesday with highs in the mid 90s inland today.

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Hot Wednesday On Tap!

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Idalia is now a hurricane and forecast to become a major hurricane as it races toward the landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida.

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Nice Looking Warm Evening On Tap!

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will slide through the area Wednesday morning bringing a slight chance of rain, clouds, a breezy and a drop in temps and humidity.

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FIRST ALERT: Idalia To Impact SC Wednesday!

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS have been issued for Wednesday and Thursday for impacts from Tropical Storm Idalia that could be felt here in the Lowcountry.

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Drier Afternoon & Less Sticky!

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will move through the area this morning bringing clouds and a slight chance of rain.

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Heat is on for Tuesday!

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Get ready for a hot and humid start to the new work and school week across the Lowcountry!

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The Live 5 Weather team declares First Alert Weather Days to give you notice of potential...

Flash Flooding Possible!

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A little relief from the excessive heat is on the way beginning today.

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A Tad Less Heat With Pop-Up Storms Wednesday!

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the likelihood of oppressive heat and humidity again today.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Heat Index over 110° again on Tuesday

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is a First Alert Weather Day to another day of expected excessive, dangerous heat!

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Hot Evening.. More Storms Friday!

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is a First Alert Weather Day across the Lowcountry due to the excessive heat and humidity.

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Steamy Evening & Warm Night Ahead!

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A weak cold front moved through the area early this morning helping to slightly reduce the heat and humidity for today.

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Hot Wednesday With High Heat Index!

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We have issued a First Alert Weather Day for today due to excessive heat expected again today.

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Heat Returns Tuesday With Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Inland Georgetown, Williamsburg, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Bamberg counties from 11 AM until 7 PM today.

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Quiet Night Ahead... Mostly Dry Tuesay!

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A weak front has stalled to our south helping to aid in a slight drop in temperatures and humidity.

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Hot & Humid Evening With Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Spotty rain along the coast will shift inland this afternoon bringing a few wet spots to the Lowcountry today.

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Heat Continues Into Thursday & The Weekend!

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Typical July weather continues across the Lowcountry with plenty of heat and humidity along with a few afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

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Hot & Humid Wednesday With Slight Chance!

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

TROPICS: We’re keeping an eye on a trough of low pressure NE of the Bahamas, SSW of Bermuda. This disturbance will move toward the SE coast of the US later this week. Thankfully, the chance of a development is low at this time but it *could* enhance our rain chance late this week.

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Sunshine & Hot Temps Tuesday!

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 10:02 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The weekend ended on a wet note with some Lowcountry locals exceeding 6″ of rain.

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FIRST ALERT: Hot Evening On Tap With Possible Storms!

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Charleston and Coastal Colleton counties from 11AM until 6PM today.

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FIRST ALERT: Hotter Thursday & Friday!

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is another FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY as dangerous heat and humidity continues across the Lowcountry.

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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat Continues!

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

We’re in the midst of the hottest stretch of weather since May of 2019 when we reached 100° four consecutive days.

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FIRST ALERT: The Heat Continues!

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

First Alert Weather Days are in effect through Friday as we prepare for a week of excessive heat and humidity resulting in daily heat index values between 105-110°.

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FIRST ALERT: Heat, humidity to send heat index values over 105°!

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS continue for Friday, Saturday and Sunday as we brace for another round of prolonged excessive heat!

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Warm & Steamy Night... Hotter Weekend Ahead!

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS have been issued for Friday, Saturday and Sunday when heat index values could approach 110°.

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Sunny & Hot Afternoon & Evening On Tap!

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front moved offshore overnight helping to push the rain offshore, clear the sky and help to lower the humidity and temperatures.

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Showers Diminishing Tonight... Drier Tuesday!

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will help to bring an increased chance of showers and storms to start out the new work week.

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Hot & Humid Friday With Some Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Subtle changes to the atmosphere today may help some of you avoid a repeat of recent afternoons with fewer storms.

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Storms Tonight Will Be Slow To Diminish!

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

First Alert Weather Days continue as we celebrate the 4th of July!

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Pop-Up Storms Tonight & Thursday.

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Summer officially begins at 10:58 this morning!

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On & Off Showers Again Wednesday!

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 10:55 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Low pressure will sit and spin and keep the weather unsettled as we go through the next few days.

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FIRST ALERT: Update & Bret plus a rainy forecast!

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A stalled front and a slow moving upper level low pressure system will bring ample opportunities for rain over the next week.

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Hazy, Hot Father’s Day Weekend!

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

One last day with scattered rain and storms before drier weather moves in as we head into our Father’s Day weekend.

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A Few Showers Thursday... Hot & Drier Weekend!

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A stalled front to our north will help to aid in the development of multiple rounds of showers and storms today and tonight.

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More Showers & Thunder Wednesday!

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

More heat, more humidity and more afternoon and evening storms.

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Some Pop-Up Showers & Hot This Week!

Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Typical June weather across the Lowcountry this week with heat, humidity and a daily chance of storms.

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Poor air quality, more storms tonight!

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

An Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Georgetown and Williamsburg counties as smoke from recent wildfires in Canada continue to drift through our air.

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A Little Cooler Thursday With Chance of Showers!

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

An Air Quality Alert is in effect today for Georgetown and Williamsburg counties.

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Partly Sunny Friday With 20% Chance of a Shower!

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:13 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Welcome to June! Today is the first day of hurricane season and the first day of meteorological summer!

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Fine Looking Evening Underway!

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Overnight showers have faded away and it should be a mainly dry start to our Wednesday.

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Quiet Evening and Night On Tap!

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A nice stretch of weather is on the way as we transition away from the unseasonably cool and wet weather we experienced over the first half of the Memorial Day weekend.

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Better Weather To Start Work/School Week Tuesday!

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Slowly getting back to normal as our slow-moving coastal storm heads north into the Mid-Atlantic states today.

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Better, but not perfect Memorial Day!

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A coastal storm is set to impact the area as we get ready to head into our Memorial Day weekend.

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FIRST ALERT: Coastal storm bringing rain & windy start to long weekend!

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Plenty of sunshine is expected today as we head through the middle of the work week with comfortable temperatures starting in the 50s and 60s and ending in the low 80s.

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Quiet Midweek... Coastal Storm Could Bring Rain Late Friday/Saturday!

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Unsettled weather to our south will hang out near a stalled frontal boundary for the next day or so. This will keep some clouds and a few showers in the forecast but most of the time will be dry with below average temperatures.

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Some Clouds Tonight... Slight Chance Spotty Showers This Week!

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Low level moisture will slowly scour out as dry air briefly moves in for the beginning of the weekend.

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Some Fog Tonight... Sunny & Warmer Saturday!

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The area of low pressure that helped to produce plenty of wet weather Thursday is starting to pull away from the coast of South Carolina.

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Showers Possible Tonight!

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will move into the area late today increasing the chance of showers and storms. The rain chance will be low this morning and sunshine will warm temperatures into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees by early this afternoon. Scattered rain and storms are possible from the afternoon through this evening as the cold front moves in from the north.

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