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.

Forecast

Warming trend will bring the chance of a few showers this week!

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Bill Walsh

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect along the coast from 7 AM until 10 AM today.

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Spring begins with Freeze Warnings Tonight then 80s on the way later this week!

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Welcome to Spring(officially 5:24 this evening)!

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A Few Clouds Overnight But Partly Sunny Monday On Tap!

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A one day warm-up is on the way ahead of our next cold front and a weekend cool down.

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FIRST ALERT: Freeze Warning in effect tonight!

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Freeze watches and warnings are in effect for all inland counties for tonight and Wednesday morning!

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Sunny & Chilly Tuesday. Freezing Inland Tuesday Night!

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front continues to move offshore slowly helping to advect drier air into the Lowcountry which will eventually lead to sunnier weather.

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Rainy & Raw Friday On The Way!

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:44 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A quick moving disturbance will bring us clouds and a few spotty sprinkles to start our Thursday.

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Chilly & Dry Night... Rain Returns Friday!

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A strong cold front moved through last night helping to usher in much cooler weather today.

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Weather Whiplash! Much Colder Starting Wednesday!

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

One last very warm day before a dose of March reality heads our way!

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More Records Possible Tuesday!

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:11 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A weak disturbance along the coast will keep a small chance of a shower in the forecast to start the brand new work week.

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FIRST ALERT: Few Storms Overnight, Gusty Winds!

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:08 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A strong cold front will give us a warm and windy day ahead of line of showers, perhaps a thunderstorm, that will sweep across the area late this evening and overnight.

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FIRST ALERT: Windy Friday On Tap!

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A strong cold front will weaken as it moves through the Southeast Friday bringing a windy end to the week with the chance of a couple showers and storms.

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Warm Thursday... Windy With Late Storms Friday!

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:15 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Another day, another record in jeopardy in the Charleston area as unseasonably warm weather continues on!

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Showers & Warm Friday. Showers & Chilly Saturday!

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

More unseasonably warm February weather today with highs near the record for the date!

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Stays Warm Into Thursday & Friday!

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:17 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Don’t be surprised if your sunny morning turns cloudy for awhile before back to sunshine and record warmth this afternoon!

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More Record Highs Possible Wednesday!

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

It won’t feel like February anytime soon as unseasonably warm weather has a firm grip on our forecast for this week!

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Warm Up To Near Record Highs By Wednesday!

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Unseasonably warm weather is likely this week as temperatures near record highs several days!

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Near 80° today, cold front arrives Friday!

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:22 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Expect an unseasonably warm day across the Lowcountry with only a small chance of rain.

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Taste of Spring Continues. Showers on Friday!

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:48 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Unseasonably warm weather will stick around for a few more days before cooler weather returns for the weekend.

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Sunny & Warmer Wednesday!

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:00 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure is overhead for our Valentine’s Day providing sunny skies that will lead to a beautiful afternoon.

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Cool & Cloud Night On Tap. Colder & Wet Weekend Ahead!

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:09 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Enjoy the warm, and dry, weather while we have it!

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Warmer Wednesday... Rain by Friday!

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 11:02 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure will provide plenty of sunshine today taking us from a cold start this morning to a warm finish this afternoon.

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Fair & Cool Night On Tap!

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 3:16 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure is building in following a weekend that ended with clouds and a few showers.

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Rainy & Cold Friday!

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:57 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Temperatures are cooling down as wet weather gets ready to head our way!

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Some Clouds & Fog Overnight!

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Welcome to February!

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Patchy Fog Again Tonight... Showers Possible Wednesday!

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Another unsettled day with morning fog, a few showers and mild temperatures ahead!

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On and Off Showers Tonight w/Patchy Fog!

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

We’re waking up to a very wet morning commute across the Lowcounty.

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Freezing Inland Overnight!

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:58 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure will build in providing plenty of sunshine in the wake of yesterday’s clouds and rain.

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Sunny & Cooler Friday... Rain Back by Sunday!

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:37 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will approach the area this evening bringing a slight chance of rain followed by cooler weather as we head toward the weekend.

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Mild Evening With Late Fog Possible!

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Expect a dry Wednesday with more clouds than sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures.

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Few Spotty Showers Tonight!

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

It's a cold start to our Martin Luther King Jr. Day across the Lowcountry with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.

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Late Night Storms Possible Before Weekend Chill!

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

It will be a warm, breezy and mainly dry day in advance of a cold front that will race toward the area tonight.

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Warm Thursday... Rain Late Thursday Night... Cold Weekend!

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:51 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Another beautiful January day is expected across the Lowcountry with plenty of sunshine and a mild afternoon following a chilly start.

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Great Looking Wednesday On Tap! Much Colder Weekend.

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:08 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure overhead means lots of sunshine and warming temperatures over the next couple days.

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Fine Looking Weather Continues Tuesday!

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 3:29 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A weak disturbance rolled through overnight with a few showers and has left behind a scattering of cloud cover this morning.

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Chilly Night on Tap. Gorgeous Weekend Ahead!

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:06 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will move offshore this morning helping to dry out the air and leading to an increase of sunshine today.

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Foggy Start to Monday... Then Warm & Muggy!

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:35 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Scattered clouds and scattered light rain showers are possible today as we transition to the warmer air mass that will settle in for the next week or so.

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Temps Going Up... Rain Possible New Year’s Eve!

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:51 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

High pressure is starting to slide to the east allowing for warmer air to move in ahead of our next storm system.

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Nice Evening On Tap. Warmer but Wet New Year’s Weekend!

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:19 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS are in effect today and tomorrow as we deal with very cold temperatures.

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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Cold Arrives Friday!

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:20 AM EST

By Bill Walsh

Major weather changes are on the way to the Lowcountry over the next 24 hours as an area of low pressure moves out and an Arctic cold front gets ready to move in!

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Spotty Showers Tonight, Thursday. ARCTIC BLAST FRIDAY!!

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 3:26 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A weak area of low pressure will slide south of our area today bringing lots of clouds and an increased chance of rain through today.

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FIRST ALERT: Arctic Blast This Weekend.... Rainy & Cold Tuesday!

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 10:46 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Major changes to our weather this week including the coldest temperatures since January!

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Spring-like weather continues!

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 4:55 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A weak front will remain stalled nearby through tomorrow before lifting north as a warm front drying us out and warming us up for the middle of the week.

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Short Cold Snap On The Way!

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:08 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

Happy last day of hurricane season!

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Rainy Wednesday Start Then Colder Thursday!

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 10:57 PM EST

By Bill Walsh

A beautiful late November day is on the way to the Lowcountry with sunny skies and temperatures that will quickly warm from the 40s this morning to the 70s this afternoon.

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