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

Record low temperatures were tied Wednesday morning at Charleston International Airport as Arctic air spilled into the Southeast United States.

Bill Walsh

Published November 13, 2019 at 10:59 AM

A strong cold front will race through the area this afternoon bringing rain, wind and a big drop in temperatures.

Bill Walsh

Published November 12, 2019 at 9:17 AM

A strong Arctic cold front is poised to race across the Central and Eastern half of the United States over the next 48 hours producing record cold for many from the Plains to the Southeast.

Bill Walsh

Published November 11, 2019 at 9:27 AM

A cold front moved offshore early this morning and the cooler weather is arriving on a northerly breeze this afternoon.

Bill Walsh

Published November 8, 2019 at 1:03 PM

A series of strong cold fronts will bring an early taste of Winter to the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published November 6, 2019 at 8:36 AM

A quick moving storm system will bring scattered rain today with the heaviest rain staying offshore.

Bill Walsh

Published November 5, 2019 at 9:24 AM

Several rain chances, a mild start to the week and a weekend cool down are all on the docket for the week ahead.

Bill Walsh

Published November 4, 2019 at 8:46 AM

Halloween evening’s cold front is ushering major changes for the first day of November!

Bill Walsh

Published November 1, 2019 at 10:44 AM

We’re tracking a strong cold front that will march its way across the Southeast on Halloween and could bring some wet weather late Thursday evening.

Bill Walsh

Published October 30, 2019 at 9:53 AM

A warm front to our south will continue to provide plenty of lift as moisture streams out of the Gulf of Mexico resulting in lots of clouds and occasional showers today.

Bill Walsh

Published October 29, 2019 at 9:17 AM

The last work week of October is going to go out with unseasonably warm weather and dry start that will give way to an increased chance of rain over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published October 28, 2019 at 10:38 AM

Unseasonably warm temperatures will be the story of our final weekend of October across the Lowcountry.

Bill Walsh

Published October 25, 2019 at 1:46 PM

A cold front will move through the Lowcountry late today bringing the chance for a few storms and then cooler weather for Wednesday and Thursday.

Bill Walsh

Published October 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM

After a wet weekend at times, drier weather is anticipated as we kick off the brand new work week.

Bill Walsh

Published October 21, 2019 at 9:59 AM

Fall is in the air across the Lowcountry in the wake of Wednesday’s cold front passage.

Stephanie Sine and Bill Walsh

Published October 17, 2019 at 3:23 PM

A stalled front, an area of low pressure, and a quick moving cold front will combine to bring much needed rainfall across the Southeast between now and Wednesday afternoon.

Bill Walsh

Published October 15, 2019 at 5:46 AM

An area of low pressure will develop along a stalled front over the Southeast providing much needed rainfall over the next 48 hours.

Bill Walsh

Published October 14, 2019 at 8:36 AM

High pressure will provide lots of sunshine and fall like conditions for the Lowcountry over the next couple of days!

Bill Walsh

Published October 10, 2019 at 6:06 AM

A cold front sweeping through the Southeast this morning will help to drop the humidity, cool the temperatures and clear out the clouds over the next couple of days.

Bill Walsh

Published October 8, 2019 at 10:58 AM

More unseasonably warm October weather is on the way as we head into the second half of the work week.

Bill Walsh

Published October 2, 2019 at 10:02 AM

The heat continues despite the calendar flipping over to October today!

Bill Walsh

Published October 1, 2019 at 7:44 AM

Unseasonably warm weather continues today across the Lowcountry with the potential for record highs for the second straight day.

Bill Walsh

Published September 30, 2019 at 9:19 AM

Coastal Flooding Expected; Temperatures Unseasonably Warm

Bill Walsh

Published September 28, 2019 at 8:36 AM

Unseasonable Heat Continues; Slight Afternoon Shower Chance

Bill Walsh

Published September 27, 2019 at 7:21 AM

Temperatures Feeling Like 100 Degrees Today

Bill Walsh

Published September 26, 2019 at 8:14 AM

Busy in the tropics again today as the Lowcountry stays quiet and hot!

Bill Walsh

Published September 25, 2019 at 7:55 AM

We continue to see quiet weather here at home while the tropics stay busy.

Bill Walsh

Published September 24, 2019 at 8:21 AM

Fall officially began at 3:50 this morning but it won’t feel like it for most of the week ahead!

Bill Walsh

Published September 23, 2019 at 7:43 AM

The changing face of forecasting since Hurricane Hugo

Meteorologists have much more powerful tools at their disposal to track storms since Hurricane Hugo hit in 1989.

Bill Walsh

Published September 20, 2019 at 8:30 PM

A cold front moved through this morning and will bring a big change in temperatures and humidity for the rest of the week.

Bill Walsh

Published September 18, 2019 at 9:01 AM

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Charleston, SC

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