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Florida will bear the brunt of the impact of the approaching storm

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Florida will bear the brunt of the impact of the approaching storm

Florida will likely “bear the brunt” of an approaching storm next week, regardless of whether that system remains a tropical rain storm or strengthens into a hurricane. The Atlantic hurricane season has grown rapidly over the past month, with Hurricane Helene making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on September 26 as a […]

The Hurricane Center is issuing a warning as two storms could merge in the Gulf of Mexico

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The Hurricane Center is issuing a warning as two storms could merge in the Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a tropical storm warning Thursday morning as a cyclone in the Pacific Ocean is expected to merge with another disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season has grown rapidly over the past month, with Hurricane Helene making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on […]

Severe weather could occur along the Gulf Coast while the Southeast deals with the Helene fallout

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Severe weather could occur along the Gulf Coast while the Southeast deals with the Helene fallout

The Gulf Coast faces the imminent threat of another tropical disturbance – as the Southeast continues search and recovery efforts following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. According to the National Hurricane Center, a “large, disorganized low pressure area” in the western Caribbean is creating conditions that could lead to a 40 percent chance of […]

“Cold front” moving south in Texas today; Helene on the way to Florida

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“Cold front” moving south in Texas today; Helene on the way to Florida

A cold front, mostly in name only, moved through the northern third of Texas early this morning. Isolated storms caused disruption in the D/FW Metroplex with brief intensification into hailstorms, but these storms have largely taken their medicine and calmed down. This morning we will see the possibility of isolated to isolated storms continuing across […]

Warm start to October, tropics very active

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Warm start to October, tropics very active

The new work week will see mostly calm conditions with above-average temperatures in early October, but there could be disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico later in the week. Check in with Storm Station daily for the latest information. Today and tonight: Temperatures will fall to the mid and upper 60s before sunrise Monday, but […]

Governor McMaster and Senator Graham speak as the death toll in Helenes SC rises to 25

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Governor McMaster and Senator Graham speak as the death toll in Helenes SC rises to 25

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – All eyes are on utilities and rivers in South Carolina, four days after Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 storm. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced Sunday that 25 people have died from Helene – six of those deaths occurred in Spartanburg County. Governor Henry McMaster will […]

2 Saluda County firefighters die during Helene

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2 Saluda County firefighters die during Helene

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – Multiple deaths have been reported in South Carolina as Helene was downgraded to a tropical depression. Gov. Henry McMaster announced in a media conference Friday that two firefighters died in a storm in Saluda County. Additionally, two additional deaths were reported in Newberry County, he said. “We believe there will be […]

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

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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.

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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 […]

Clouds and rain from Helene's remnants will impact Metro Detroit through the weekend

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Clouds and rain from Helene's remnants will impact Metro Detroit through the weekend

4Weather warning – After a dry end to the week, all eyes are on the tropics this morning as Hurricane Helene made landfall early Friday morning as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. We will keep an eye on this system as it will impact our forecast for the coming […]