Category: Weather

Preparedness & Emergency Information You May Need

Preparedness & Emergency Information: SC Emergency Management Division: scemd.org FEMA Winter Safety Tips: ready.gov/winter-ready Weather & Travel Information: National Weather Service – Greenville/Spartanburg: weather.gov/gsp National Weather Service – Columbia: weather.gov/cae South Carolina 511 Road Conditions: 511sc.org U.S. Department of Transportation – FHWA Road Weather Updates: ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather Power Outage Reporting: Dominion Energy: dominionenergy.com Duke Energy: outagemap.duke-energy.com Electric Cooperatives: ecsc.org Health, Safety & Assistance: South Carolina DSS (Emergency Shelter & Support […]

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Gov. McMaster Requests Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration in Advance of Winter Storm

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency disaster declaration to assist response efforts in anticipation of this weekend’s winter storm. A copy of the governor’s letter requesting the declaration can be found here. The governor’s request is based on projected impacts and costs from the severe winter weather forecasted to […]

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SDOC: Monday, January 26th eLearning Day

Following consultation with state and county agencies and ongoing monitoring of the most recent forecasts, the district is confident in moving ahead with announcing that Monday, January 26th will be an elearning Day. We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions. Any changes to normal schedule for Tuesday, January 27th will be communicated at a later time.  Families will receive details […]

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SCDOT Activates Statewide Response Ahead of Winter Storm Fern, Crews Working to Keep Roads Safe

Columbia, S.C. (January 22, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation is working in preparation for the severe winter weather coming to South Carolina. Our teams are actively monitoring conditions, preparing equipment, and taking steps to keep our roads and our citizens safe across the state. Nearly 4,000 dedicated SCDOT employees are positioned around the state. Our top priority during […]

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SDOC WEATHER STATEMENT

The School District of Oconee County is closely monitoring the weather system approaching our area. As weather decisions are made, our top priority is the safety of our students and staff members, while maintaining in-person learning whenever it is safe to do so. At this time, the following decisions have been made: Friday Evening activities will continue as planned.  Any […]

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Winter Storm Picture Becomes Clearer

Report From Frank Strait, Severe Weather Liaison,S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for much of northern South Carolina, including the Upstate, Catawba Region, the northern Midlands and northern Pee Dee. Confidence continues to increase that at least a part of South Carolina will be affected by a major, long-duration winter storm this weekend. […]

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Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Fern

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern expected to bring sleet, ice, snow, and freezing temps starting Saturday and possibly lingering into Monday. The order activates state emergency plans, mobilizes agencies and the National Guard, coordinates local responses, and waives some commercial vehicle rules to rush in supplies. State teams, the […]

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