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Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Justin Kier here.  By now, you've probably heard that I'm leaving WACH to accept an outstanding opportunity with the state of South Carolina.  There are a few items that I wanted to talk about before I go.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) -- On the heels of the second warmest year on record, the start of 2012 will make a statement by dropping temperatures into the dangerously cold category.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  South Carolina's seismic stress continued early Wednesday morning as a 2.2 magnitude quake struck Summerville.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Severe storms moved through the Carolinas on Wednesday. Calmer, cooler weather is now moving into the region behind that storms system

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  A cold front is heading torwards South Carolina and will bring a threat for strong to severe storms, along with cooler temperatures.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  It's not as eye catching as a severe storm or tornado, but South Carolina's ongoing drought can have larger financial implications than a sudden storm.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  The best way to forecast a winter weather event is to understand the overall climatological pattern and factor in local statistics. Last winter featured an active La Nina setup combined with slightly unusual Jet Stream movement. A La Nina, cooler than normal Eastern and Equitoral Pacific Ocean temperatures, traditionally means a calmer pattern with warmer, drier conditions, but the pattern doesn't always yield those results.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Despite forecasters putting out a cooler than normal forecast for Saturday and Sunday, Midlands residents found themselves in a state of disbelief after a more than 30 degree high temperature dropoff.

Friday, September 09, 2011  As the traditional peak of hurricane season arrives Saturday, the 13th named storm of the season, Maria, approaches the United States.

Friday, September 09, 2011  All of South Carolina is experiencing a moderate drought. At the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, rainfall totals are more than four inches behind the annual average.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  It's hard to believe that something re-emerging in the Pacific Ocean could have a big impact on South Carolina's future drought status, but forecasters say that's exactly what's happening.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  The atmospheric setup provided by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and a surface front may generate severe storms capable of producing tornadoes for the Midlands Tuesday.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  Irene has weakened into a tropical storm, but the danger is far from over: With rivers still rising, severe flooding is feared across much of the East Coast over the next few days.

Monday, August 08, 2011  It's another day and the National Weather Service has issued another Heat Advisory for the Midlands.

Friday, July 29, 2011  The SkyWACH Weather Team is forecasting dangerous heat and humidity to persist through the weekend.  Feels like temperatures may hover near 110 at points Friday, Saturday and Sunday.