Tag: Weather

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 […]

PICKENS, South Carolina — Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative (BREC) is closely monitoring the impact Hurricane Helene will have on our service area beginning Thursday. BREC officials have met throughout the week to prepare all in-house and outside crews to respond to potential outages. As of Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service office based in Greenville-Spartanburg projects parts of Greenville, Oconee and Pickens counties to […]

In response to the severe weather predicted from Tropical Storm Helene, SDOC has made the following changes to the normal school schedule: Thursday, September 26th NORMAL SCHOOL DAY All afternoon & evening activities are cancelled Please note: If severe weather arrives earlier than expected or road conditions are found to be unsafe, any decision to move to an eLearning day […]

As Tropical Storm Helene rapidly intensifies in the Caribbean, Upstate South Carolina is preparing for a significant impact. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for widespread flooding. Forecasters predict wind gusts exceeding 50 mph across most of the state, with some areas potentially experiencing gusts of 60-70 mph. The heavy rainfall, estimated to […]

  A potential hurricane forming in the Caribbean Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes to parts of South Carolina, particularly the Upstate later this week (Thursday through Friday). Flash flooding is a major concern, especially in Upstate areas northwest of I-85. While the storm surge risk is low, coastal flooding is possible […]