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Trees fell across the Midlands as Helene's strong winds hit SC


Trees fell across the Midlands as Helene's strong winds hit SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Helene brought strong winds and rain to South Carolina, causing hundreds of trees to fall across the Midlands. Several viewers and other sources submitted photos and videos of some of these fallen trees Friday morning. Fairfield County Will Rowe submitted a photo of a fallen tree near Highway 34 in Ridgeway […]

Helene moves to the north of the Midlands and now the region is drying out to continue the clean-up work.


Helene moves to the north of the Midlands and now the region is drying out to continue the clean-up work.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Helene is moving north of the Midlands and now the winds will ease for the rest of our Friday as skies clear, leading to sunny and fair weather this weekend. Click Here to display all currently valid weather warnings. First headlines · The wind will die down tonight. · Sunny and […]

Officials announce road closures due to Hurricane Helene


Officials announce road closures due to Hurricane Helene

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – As Hurricane Helene heads toward South Carolina, various officials from across the Midlands have announced road closures due to flooding. City of Columbia The city of Columbia announced this on Thursday around noon Portions of Whaley Street and Main Street are closed because a significant amount of rain has accumulated. Whaley […]

Tornado warning for the Midlands until 9 p.m.


Tornado warning for the Midlands until 9 p.m.

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – This morning, the Storm Prediction Center issued a tornado warning for most of South Carolina until 9 p.m. While one or two tornadoes are possible during the day, the chance of a tornado is greater overnight and into Friday morning. Click Here to display all currently valid weather warnings. WIS(WIS) A […]