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Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Severe Weather Awareness Week being observed in South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Are some Midlands counties "warned" better than others?

Friday, November 30, 2012  The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Sandy becomes tenth named hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Rafael becomes the ninth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Tropical Storm Patty formed Thursday afternoon east of the Bahamas to become the sixteenth named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

Friday, June 01, 2012  The 2012 Hurricane Season is officially underway.

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Emergency management officials say the best thing all residents can do right now is come up with a plan on what they would do if a major hurricane were to hit.

Friday, July 22, 2011  COLUMBIA (WACH) -- The Midlands fell under the spell of triple digit heat and humidity while Columbia recorded 2011's hottest temperature.  Relief will not come this weekend.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast for the 2011 season Thursday.  Scientists say as many as 18 named tropical storms may develop. Six to 10 of those could strengthen into hurricanes with top winds of at least 74 mph. Three to six could become major hurricanes, with maximum winds of 111 mph and up.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Hurricane Julia has formed far out over the Atlantic, becoming the fifth hurricane of the season.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Government forecasters say record high temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean will keep this hurricane season on track to be the busiest since 2005.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The National Weather Service says there were at least three tornado touchdowns in South Carolina during a series of severe storms Monday.