Category: Weather

From the National Weather Service, a Heat Advisory is in effect from noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 108 degrees across the Piedmont and foothills of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. These conditions may cause heat illnesses. As this dangerous heat wave grips the area, Duke […]

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down Monday evening in Bobby Brown State Park near Mount Carmel in Elbert County, Georgia. The tornado caused significant damage, snapping and uprooting dozens of trees as it approached a cove along the Savannah River and damaging pavilions at the Bobby Brown Recreational Center. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities […]

The Upstate is bracing for another round of severe storms today, following earlier damaging weather that caused widespread power outages, including 4500 in Oconee County, and thousands more in Pickens and Anderson Counites. Forecasters anticipate a “1-2 punch” of thunderstorms, with scattered activity expected Monday afternoon capable of producing localized damaging winds and an isolated tornado. A second wave, likely […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until Mon 3:15 pm EDT   Action Recommended Take shelter in place or per instructions Issued By Greenville-Spartanburg – SC, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Oconee County Description …A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN ANDERSON…WESTERN PICKENS AND EASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES…   At 241 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located […]

Rain is moving across the Upstate today, with snow falling along and north of I-85, including Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties. While temperatures remain above freezing, minor accumulations—mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces—are possible, with up to an inch in some areas. As temperatures drop below freezing tonight, lingering moisture could create icy patches on roads, particularly bridges and overpasses. […]

A minor winter storm will affect the Upstate, including Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson Counties, on Wednesday. Snow will primarily fall along and north of I-85, with accumulations ranging from 1-3 inches, but most areas will see less than an inch of slush. Precipitation during the day will likely leave wet roads, with icy spots possible Wednesday night as temperatures drop […]

Following weekend rain, colder temperatures are expected midweek, with a chance of a wintry mix in the Upstate and Catawba River area, according to SC DNR weather expert Frank Strait. Most of the state will see cold, soaking rain, though milder air could reach coastal areas. Strait notes uncertainties remain regarding the storm’s track, intensity, moisture levels, and temperatures as […]

The School District of Oconee County will observe an eLearning day on Wednesday, January 22nd. After driving roads throughout the county and conversations with Oconee Emergency Management, SDOC leadership has made the decision to move to eLearning for Wednesday, January 22nd. While many places throughout the county are clear, there are roads in parts of the county that would not […]

Winter Weather Advisory Until Wed 9:00 am EST Action Recommended Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions Issued By Greenville-Spartanburg – SC, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Portions of northeast Georgia and Upstate South Carolina Description …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST WEDNESDAY…   WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of a light dusting to one half […]

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for Upstate South Carolina, including Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson counties, from 7 p.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday. Wind chills in the single digits could lead to hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken. Residents should dress in warm layers, including hats and gloves, and use caution when outdoors. Bountyland […]