Jonathan Weant
WBTW News 13
Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
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Few strong storms possible today followed by cooler weather
Scattered rain showers will continue today with heavier downpours possible this afternoon. A strong cold front will move through tonight. This will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms today. Some of the storms could be on the strong side, plus they will bring heavy rain. Expect 1-2 inches of rain, which isn’t too much… […] → Read More
Heat advisory issued with the extreme heat expected through Friday
Summertime heat is returning for the second half of the week as high pressure is strengthening over the Carolinas. This will gradually lower rain chances for the remainder of the week, and heat it up. High temperatures today through Friday will be in the low 90s at the coast, and mid to upper 90s inland. […] → Read More
More showers and storms today
Warm, humid weather with scattered thunderstorms will continue through the rest of the week. A weak stationary front is stalled across the Carolinas, and will help develop scattered thunderstorms through Friday. This front will wash out for the weekend, however the chance for thunderstorms will continue. Temperatures will remain near normal, with highs in the […] → Read More
Hurricane Isaias strengthens, expected to impact Carolinas Monday evening
11PM UPDATE: The forecast cone hasn’t changed much, however the storm has slowed down and is now expected to impact the area Monday evening. The wind speed has also increased to 80 mph. 5PM UPDATE: The forecast cone has shifted slightly west, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is also expected to weaken […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Isaias expected to become hurricane
5PM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is forecast to be a hurricane as it moves up the east coast towards the Carolinas. 2PM UPDATE: There has been no change to the forecast track or intensity. Tropical Storm Isaias is bringing heavy rainfall and […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Isaias becomes hurricane
12AM UPDATE: Tropical Storm Isaias has become a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. 11 PM UPDATE: Not much has changed with the forecast of Tropical Storm Isaias, however the forecast cone and the models have shifted slightly to the east. This continues the trend that we have been seeing for the past couple […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in the Atlantic as the tropics become more active
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, satellite data has indicated that winds have strengthened to 45 m.p.h. sustained. The forecast track takes the storms towards the Lesser Antilles by the weekend and could strengthen a bit as well. The storm will encounter some dry air and wind […] → Read More
Body found in pond in Florence County
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – A body was found in a pond in Florence County on Friday, according to Coroner Keith von Lutcken. The coroner’s office said the pond was in the area of the soccer complex along Highway 76. This is believed to be a drowning, according to the coroner’s office. No other details have […] → Read More
Mix of sun and clouds today with a chance for showers and storms into the weekend
More sunshine over the next few days will lead to warmer weather. The storm system that has brought the cloudy, damp and cool weather so far this week is finally moving away. This will lead to more sunshine and temperatures back to normal. We will see a mix of clouds and sunshine today, and temperatures […] → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Tropical Depression 3 has become Tropical Storm Cristobal in Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane Hunters have found that Tropical Depression 3 has become Tropical Storm Cristobal in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first time on record we have had three named storms this early in the season. Observations from an Air Force Reserve Unit Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicated that the system had maximum winds estimated to […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the SC coast, heavy rain and gusty winds expected
The tropical wave we’ve been tracking over the past few days has gotten a lot better organized this morning. The circulation has become better defined and the center has reformed beneath the area of deep convection just offshore of the coast of South Carolina. Radar along with offshore buoys show tropical storm force winds. The […] → Read More
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the SC coast, heavy rain and gusty winds expected
The tropical wave we’ve been tracking over the past few days has gotten a lot better organized this morning. The circulation has become better defined and the center has reformed beneath the area of deep convection just offshore of the coast of South Carolina. Radar along with offshore buoys show tropical storm force winds. The […] → Read More
Unsettled weather pattern will bring shower and storm chances this week
A frontal boundary stalled across our area will help to spark off a few showers and storms this afternoon. However, high pressure to the north will weaken the front so storm chances won’t be as high today as they were this weekend. Highs today will be a tad cooler as well with more cloud cover […] → Read More
Weather Alert Day: A few strong to severe storms possible Friday evening
The storm prediction center has upgraded parts of our area into the “slight” risk for severe weather this evening. Therefore we will have a weather alert day this evening. A piece of energy in our atmosphere is moving across the mountains of NC right now. These storms are expected to move into our area later […] → Read More
Warm weather to start the week with a few showers and storms
We’re expecting a sunny and warm Monday afternoon followed by some scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 80s today. Then cooler weather returns towards the end of the week. A weak cold front will move into the Carolinas late tonight. This will spark off a few showers […] → Read More
WATCH: Mobile protest against McMaster’s executive order closing non-essential businesses
OLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – A mobile protest against Gov. McMaster’s executive order closing non-essential businesses in S.C. amid COVID-19 concerns happened Friday afternoon in Columbia. The protest is expected to last an hour, according to organizing group Drive to Thrive. The group asked for participants to honk their car horn at 12:30 p.m. for a period of 1 […] → Read More
Rabid coyote confirmed in Florence; no known human exposures
FLORENC, SC (WBTW) – DHEC has confirmed a coyote found near Trotter Road and Oldfield Circle in Florence has tested positive for rabies. There are no known human exposures reported at this time; however, a dog was exposed on April 19. The coyote was submitted to DHEC’s laboratory for testing on April 21 and was […] → Read More
Sheriff’s office expands search for missing Pawleys Island man; calls in SLED, SCDNR, other agencies
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (WBTW) – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office is expanding the search for a missing Pawleys Island man. Sheriff Carter Weaver has called in the SC State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), SC Department of Natural Resources, Midway Fire Rescue and the Georgetown County Technical Rescue Team to join in the search for Jimmy […] → Read More
Statewide tornado drill set for Wednesday at about 9 a.m.
The National Weather Service will initiate a yearly statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 11, at approximately 9 a.m. using EAS and NOAA weather radios. The National Weather Service will be activating using the TOR code. For radio stations, your EAS unit will activate and a message will be heard from the National Weather Service […] → Read More
Myrtle Beach man charged with 3 counts of distributing child porn
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – A Myrtle Beach man is facing three charges of distributing child porn. Paul Augustine Ledwich, Jr., 53, was arrested on Thursday by the Horry County Sheriff’s Office on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree. Investigators with the Attorney General’s Office, also a member of […] → Read More