Weather | Carolina News and Reporter

SC’s electrical co-ops talk operations, innovation post-Helene

by Sydney Lewis and Erin Abdalla | Sep 11, 2025

Cooperative leaders say evolving technology and greater communication are critical in hurricane season.

Why aren’t the leaves changing color? Why don’t I have to wear a coat?

by Annie Poteat | Nov 20, 2024

It could be a combination of temperature and drought, experts say.

Downtown Columbia residents wake to fallen trees, power outages

by Lauren Larsen | Apr 3, 2024

Downtown trees fell in an early Wednesday morning storm, blocking roads and causing power outages.

So what will South Carolina’s winter be like? Who knows

by Paxton Rountree | Dec 9, 2022

We’re in an unprecedented weather cycle right now. Here’s why the experts have conflicting ideas about what could happen.

People should protect their plants as temperatures drop

by Julia Goulet | Nov 18, 2022

The Midlands was hit with freezing temperatures this week. While the temperatures will rise somewhat, plant owners should bring their tender plants inside when the weather drops below 40 degrees.

In Columbia for Nicole, ‘turn around, don’t drown’

by Julia Goulet, Caleb Bozard and Kailey Cota | Nov 10, 2022

As Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the Midlands, here’s what to remember when driving around.

Expect winds, slightly less rain than previously forecast for Tropical Storm Nicole

by Caity Pitvorec and Grace Tippett | Nov 10, 2022

Here’s an update on the tropical storm heading our way.

Potential flooding, tornadoes expected in Midlands from Tropical Storm Nicole

by Caity Pitvorec | Nov 9, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole is likely to bring weather threats to the Midlands. Here’s what we know.

Weather spotters take the Midlands by storm

by Shakeem Jones | Nov 4, 2022

The National Weather Service’s Columbia office is looking for volunteers to report severe weather in the Midlands.

Community comes together after tornadoes tear through S.C. town

by Jacob Gamble and Hannah Litteer | Apr 7, 2022

Allendale County residents are banding together after several tornadoes caused widespread damage on Tuesday during a storm that barreled through the southeast U.S.