Category: Weather

The Anderson County coroner’s office is investigating two deaths related to storm damage. A tree fell on a home on W. Whitner Street, resulting in one fatality. Additionally, another person died when a tree landed on a home on Williams Road, near Whiten Road, in the Broadway Fire Community.

Numerous Duke Energy customers in West Union are currently without power. Mayor Linda Oliver is requesting additional assistance for town workers who have been on duty since midnight. Like other areas in Oconee County, West Union has experienced significant tree damage due to Tropical Storm Helene.

The City of Westminster, SC, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents in Coffee Road, Long Creek Highway (north), Welcome Church Road, Unity Church Road, Burton Memorial Drive, and surrounding areas. Due to widespread power outages in Oconee County, water pumps have been affected, causing low water pressure and supply in higher elevations. As a precaution, residents should vigorously […]

Approximately 80,000 Duke Energy customers in Oconee, Pickens and Anderson Counties woke up in the dark today with no electricity. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative alone reported roughly 20,000 without power, and numerous customers in Westminster, Seneca and Walhalla are also in the dark. Officials ask that you have patience with the crews as the work in the high winds and […]

Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 3:39AM EDT until September 27 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC FFWGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Oconee County in upstate South Carolina… Pickens County in upstate South Carolina… * Until 730 AM EDT. * At 339 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy […]

Anderson Christian School Anderson, Anderson, SC Closed Anderson County Library Anderson, Anderson, SC Closed Anderson County Offices Anderson, Anderson, SC Closed Anderson Dialysis Clinic Anderson, Anderson, SC — Friday Morning: 2 Hour Delay Anderson District 1 Anderson, Williamston, SC Friday E-Learning Day Anderson District 2 Anderson, Honea Path, SC Friday E-Learning Day Friday Anderson District 3 Anderson, Iva, SC Friday […]

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to avoid travel as wind speeds associated with Tropical Storm Helene have caused downed trees and other debris in roadways. SCDOT crews will begin clearing roadways as it becomes safe to do so. If you must travel, SCDOT asks that you use caution and report any downed trees or debris to […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions. The governor’s order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state agencies […]

As of Thursday morning, South Carolina, is under a Tropical Storm Warning. The storm is expected to bring strong winds (40-50 mph with gusts to 60 mph) and heavy rainfall (additional 4-8 inches) starting early Friday morning. There’s also a chance of a few tornadoes. It’s crucial to take immediate action by completing property protection efforts, preparing for potential power […]