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Tropical depression 3 near Florida to strengthen into tropical storm

Tropical depression 3 near Florida to strengthen into tropical storm

WEATHER AUTHORITY – The National Hurricane Center announced on Friday afternoon that there was an Atlantic tropical depression gradually strengthening near Florida. Meteorologists expect Tropical Depression Three to strengthen into a tropical...

Tropical Depression 3 forms off U.S. Southeast Coast: Track, forecast, maps

Tropical Depression 3 forms off U.S. Southeast Coast: Track, forecast, maps

ORLANDO, Fla. - A disturbance off the coast of the southeast United States – east of Florida, near Georgia and South Carolina – became better organized Friday to become Tropical Depression 3. It was previously known as Invest 92L. As of 5 p.m....

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say

Deputy dies after being ambushed inside South Carolina home, authorities say FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH A FEDERAL INMATE IN CUSTODY ACCUSED OF...

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina?

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina?

When is free fishing day in North Carolina, South Carolina? THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE...

Weather impact: Scattered showers and storms expected today

Weather impact: Scattered showers and storms expected today

Severe weather is not anticipated, but storms may produce heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible in flood-prone areas this afternoon and this evening. COLUMBIA, S.C. — A weak cold front is pushing into the area today, bringing an increase in rain...

Rip current warnings issued for North Carolina, South Carolina beaches including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

Rip current warnings issued for North Carolina, South Carolina beaches including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL INJURIES HERE. THE OFFICIAL START OF SUMMER IS TOMORROW AND TEMPS ARE CLIMBING. MANY OF US ARE LIKELY PLANNING TRIPS TO THE BEACH TOO, IN THE COMING WEEKS. BEFORE YOU GET IN THE WATER, THOUGH, NEED TO BE AWARE OF A HIDDEN...

July Fourth weekend beach forecast: tropical system to impact Carolina coast

July Fourth weekend beach forecast: tropical system to impact Carolina coast

The holiday weekend is here, and many people are making their way to the beach, so what kind of weather should you expect? Meteorologist Bradford Ambrose has the latest rain timing for South Carolina beaches.On July Fourth, beachgoers should...

July Fourth weekend beach forecast: tropical system to impact Carolina coast

July Fourth weekend beach forecast: tropical system to impact Carolina coast

The holiday weekend is here, and many people are making their way to the beach, so what kind of weather should you expect? Meteorologist Bradford Ambrose has the latest rain timing for South Carolina beaches.On July Fourth, beachgoers should...

Gators on the beach in South Carolina? It's not that rare. Really they're just commuters.

Gators on the beach in South Carolina? It's not that rare. Really they're just commuters.

Alligators live in freshwater environments like swamps, Hart explained, but sometimes they have to relocate from one place to another. The mating season for these reptiles has just finished, so larger male alligators may go back to their home...

Dry, hot weather likely for the 4th of July

Dry, hot weather likely for the 4th of July

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — A slow-moving cold front will continue to spark scattered showers and storms around the Midlands this afternoon and evening. Severe weather is unlikely, but the usual heavy downpours and lightning will remain threats. Drier...

Duke Energy to Seek Another Rate Hike in S.C.

Duke Energy to Seek Another Rate Hike in S.C.

By: Jessica Holdman/S.C. Daily Gazette Duke Energy is again seeking to increase electricity rates, this time for all of its 857,000 South Carolina customers across the upper third of the state. Less than a year after the utility last raised rates...

Disturbance off Carolina coast becomes tropical depression: What to know

Disturbance off Carolina coast becomes tropical depression: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A disturbance over the Atlantic Ocean developed and became a tropical depression on Friday. The tropical depression, on Friday, July 4, became the third weather system of this hurricane season. The system was moving toward...

Tropical Depression Three forms off the Southeast Coast

Tropical Depression Three forms off the Southeast Coast

An area of stormy weather off the Southeast coast became Tropical Depression Three late Friday afternoon, the third system of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm isn’t a significant threat to land,...

TD3 forms and will become Chantal Saturday + weekend storms continue! July 4

TD3 forms and will become Chantal Saturday + weekend storms continue! July 4

TD3 forms and will become Chantal Saturday + weekend storms continue! July 4 UP IN FOSTER CARE AGAIN. ALL RIGHT, TONY, WE ARE TRACKING THE TROPICS TONIGHT. WE HAVE A LOT GOING ON FOR OUR LOCAL WEATHER TODAY AND THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE WEEKEND. SO THE...

Tropical Depression Three Forms Off Southeast Coast, Expected to Intensify

Tropical Depression Three Forms Off Southeast Coast, Expected to Intensify

CHARLESTON, S.C. — An area of stormy weather off the Southeast coast transformed into Tropical Depression Three on Friday afternoon, marking the third system of the Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Although...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A hot, humid holiday weekend with isolated storms possible

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A hot, humid holiday weekend with isolated storms possible

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Hot and humid weather continues for the rest of the July 4th weekend, with a couple afternoon showers and storms possible. KPLC First Alert Forecast(KPLC)We’ll introduce a little more sunshine as we head into the...

Hot temperatures continue for holiday weekend

Hot temperatures continue for holiday weekend

Hot temperatures continue for holiday weekend WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich's Friday evening forecast MORNING AT NINE. NOW, YOUR KEY WEATHER WITH METEOROLOGIST ERIC ZERNICH. I’M SURE THE BULLS WERE BUSY ACROSS THE REGION TODAY AS PEOPLE TRIED TO...

Passenger threatens himself with knife during Upstate traffic stop standoff, deputies say

Passenger threatens himself with knife during Upstate traffic stop standoff, deputies say

Passenger threatens himself with knife during traffic stop standoff in South Carolina, deputies say 645, AND WE BEGIN WITH SEVERAL BREAKING NEWS STORIES. NO WORD ON A SUSPECT. AFTER A MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE TO AN APARTMENT IN THE NICHOLTOWN...

2 people, 2 dogs die in boating accident in South Carolina

2 people, 2 dogs die in boating accident in South Carolina

2 people, 2 dogs die in boating accident in South Carolina FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH A PLANNED VOTE IN THE SENATE TODAY FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP’S...

A fantastic night for fireworks!

A fantastic night for fireworks!

Most will avoid the rain this weekend, but some could see a brief shower or storm. MACON, Ga. — Happy 4th of July Central Georgia! The mainly dry weather will continue throughout the rest of the day and night setting up fantastic conditions for...

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