Tag: Weather

As scorching temperatures persist across the Upstate, five rural electric cooperatives—Blue Ridge, Broad River, Laurens, Little River, and York Electric Cooperatives (the Upstate Five)—are working in close coordination with their power provider, Central Electric Power Cooperative, and wholesale energy partner, Duke Energy, to ensure the stability of the power grid and provide uninterrupted service to their members. This unified effort […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone in South Carolina to take measures to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise across the state this week. According to the National Weather Service’s HeatRisk Map, South Carolina will face its first prolonged period of extreme heat of the year this week, leading to major and […]

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 […]