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

Rain train to roll through the end of the work week!

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 3:30 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A little more sunshine and a little less rainfall today across the Lowcountry but showers and storms are set to remain in the forecast through week’s end.

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Hazy Sun Thursday With Pop-Up Showers!

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:54 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A stalled front of plenty of tropical moisture will keep the clouds and off and on showers and storms in the forecast for the next couple days.

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Needed Rainfall On & Off This Evening!

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front is beginning to stall across the Carolinas and this will help to bring an unsettled weather pattern to our area over the next couple days.

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Steamy Evening On Tap. Showers Back Tuesday!

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front will increase the rain chances and cloud cover over the next couple days.

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Hot Start To The Week! Showers return Tue/Wed

Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 4:18 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A weak cold front moved through early this morning and this will help to bring minor relief from the heat and humidity we've experienced over the past few days.

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The Live 5 First Alert Weather Team declared Tuesday and Wednesday as First Alert Weather Days...

FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat This Afternoon... Storms Possible This Evening!

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 2:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Today is another FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY due to the very hot and humid conditions expected again today.

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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous Heat Again Wednesday!

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 10:51 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued for the Lowcountry as another day of dangerous heat is expected!

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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous heat again Tuesday!

Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

First Alert Weather Days have been issued through Wednesday for the potential of dangerous heat.

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Splash & Dash Showers Into The Weekend!

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

More heat, more humidity and a few more showers and storms are possible today.

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More Pop-Up Storms Thursday!

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Get ready for a hot and humid day with an increased chance of showers and storms this afternoon and evening!

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A Few Pop-Up Showers This Evening!

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The temperatures will be heating up and the humidity will be increasing over the next couple days.

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Pop-Up Storms & Hot Temps This Week!

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A stalled front to our south will slowly dissipate over the next 24 hours leading to drier weather and hotter temperatures as we head through the work week.

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Steamy Night... Hot Thursday... Showers Friday!

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:42 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Welcome to the start of the 2022 Hurricane Season!

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Hot and humid with afternoon storms!

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Coming off the holiday weekend where it was hot and humid with a few storms, more of the same is on the way this week!

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Daily shower and storm chance continues this week!

Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 6:55 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A typical late spring/summertime day is expected for our Memorial Day with a mix of sun and clouds and isolated showers and storms.

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Showers & Thunderstorms Friday!

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:25 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Another warm and muggy day across the Lowcountry with temperatures set to climb into the mid to upper 80s this afternoon.

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Slight Chance Thursday... Better Chance of Storms Friday!

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 10:54 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A weak cold front has pushed through the area this morning and this will help to lower the humidity,

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Hazy, Hot & Humid Wednesday!

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Rinse and repeat weather today across the Lowcountry! More heat, more humidity and more afternoon storms.

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Hazy & Hot Tuesday w/Pop-Up Storms!

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:58 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Finally, a weather pattern that will help with the ongoing drought across the Lowcountry.

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FIRST ALERT: Near Record High’s Friday!

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Summertime heat smack dab in the middle of May!

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Record Heat Expected Thursday!

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:52 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The calendar says May but it will feel more like July over the next couple days.

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Heating Up Wednesday!

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:53 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front moved through the Lowcountry early this morning producing a few overnight showers and thunderstorms.

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The Heat Is On!

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 10:48 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

The calendar may still say Spring but it’s going to feel a lot more like Summer this week!

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Coastal low brings rain chance through tomorrow!

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

An area of low pressure spinning east of Wilmington, North Carolina will continue to move southwest toward the South Carolina coastline later today and tonight.

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Rain Returns Thursday Afternoon!

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

One last day of dry weather before a coastal low pressure system drifts toward our coast bring an increase in clouds and much needed rainfall.

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Wonderful Wednesday....Rain Returns Friday!

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Cooler than average temperatures continue today across the Lowcountry as a cut-off low pressure system sits off the Atlantic coastline and a wedge of high pressure helps to pump in dry, unseasonably cool air.

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Cool, Comfortable & Dry Evening On Tap!

Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 4:41 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front is moving through the Southeast today and will help to bring a round of late day storms to our area.

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Hot Near 90 Friday With PM Storms!

Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Get ready for the hottest day of 2022 across the Lowcountry!

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Hazy & Hot Thursday w/Pop-Up Afternoon Storms!

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

t’s barely May and already feeling like July!

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Afternoon Pop-Up Storms Possible!

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

High pressure will slowly slide off the Southeast coastline this weekend allowing for the wind turn out of the south increasing the temperatures and humidity.

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Nice Looking Evening & Weekend Ahead!

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Cooler temps, lower humidity and lots of sunshine!

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Super Sunshine on Thursday!

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front moved through early this morning bringing an end to any clouds and showers along with helping to usher in a drop in temperatures and humidity for today.

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Sunny Tuesday Start... Stormy End!

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Two very warm days ahead of a cold front that will bring showers and storms late Tuesday and then a return to typical April temperatures for the rest of the week.

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Gorgeous Weather Friday & This Weekend!

Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

High pressure will park itself over the Southeast for the rest of the week leading to lots of sunshine and warming temperatures.

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Picture Perfect Weather Continues!

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:43 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A cold front is offshore and high pressure is moving in leading to a return to sunshine for the foreseeable future.

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Clearing Out... Turning Cooler!

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 7:37 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

It’s a cloudy and wet start to the new work and school week across the Lowcountry.

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Slight Chance Thursday Then Beautiful Fall-Like Weekend!

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 12:08 AM EDT

By Bill Walsh

More rain is on the way today but fewer strong storms are anticipated this afternoon and evening.

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Drying out overnight ahead of more storms tomorrow

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A quick moving complex of rain and storms will be crossing Alabama and Georgia early today.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY TUESDAY... Strong PM Storms Possible!

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:42 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A quick moving, strong storm system will bring the potential of severe weather to the Lowcountry late Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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Windy With Showers & Thunderstorms Thursday!

Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:55 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

Warmer weather has returned to the Lowcountry following a stretch of below average days.

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Fine Wednesday... Showers & Storms Possible Thursday!

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT

By Bill Walsh

A weak cold front moved through early this morning bringing a cooler day to tA weak cold front moved through early this morning bringing a cooler day to the Lowcountry.he Lowcountry.

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