We are catching up with the midlands returning somewhat to normal after strong wind swept through the midlands today. At his tights point more than 12,000 homes and businesses were without power because of the winds. That number is now down to 1200 homes and businesses. It all came from the strong storm system which was under a tornado watch. The highest wind gusts was 57 Miles Per Hour and that was this afternoon behind the cold front. Right now the front to the east but we still have a few light showers moving rapidly eastward across the midlands. They are really not much. We do have partly cloudy skies the air masses dry and we have wind sustained from the west at 24 Miles Per Hour. We are still seeing gusts up to 40 Miles Per Hour. For tonight it will be when the and a high windy and a high of 42 degrees tomorrow. It will be mostly sunny and windy tomorrow. The High Temperature of 56 degrees and Going Forward we will be seeing sunny dry weekend and will be warming up by sunday. Not
Staying with us. Notice, though, a lot of the showers at the end of the radar. I think the showers will diminish for now. Cant rule out the possibility of a stray shower as we head throughout the overnight hours, but the majority of the rain, thats going to ramp back up more so in the afternoon hours. Get prepared for that. Keep the umbrella handy. Youll need it especially from 12 oclock on. Well talk about how much rain you can expect and how long its going to last coming up in just a few minutes. Thank you, michelle. Well, it is a race to the finish, how candidates vying for the most powerful job in the country are gearing up for their next stop. Diane gallagher has more. Diane i can tell you two things. As of this morning, the republican field is smaller, and the polls, when it comes to the frontrunner, were not wrong. Donald j. Trump is tightening nomination. Theres nothing easy about running for president. I can tell you. Its tough. Its nasty. Its mean. Its beautiful. laughter . W
Insurance companies. So you can be denied Health Insurance for a preexisting condition. Where women will y more again for our Health Insurance than men. Where young people will not be permitted to get on their parents policies up to the age of 26. Youre not going back there my friends. We are going to stand and defend the Affordable Care act we are going to improve it and take it further. It is a Family Affair for the clintons president bill clinton and chelsea have been paying came in for mrs. Clinton throughout the state today. The couple will be columbia tonight for a rally that starts at 8 00. Bernie sanders was also in orangeburg the senator addressed students. Sanders says he is running for president because it is too late for establishment politics and economics. Yes, sir talked about his plan to comes to promote justice reform. Is it somebody when they are Police Officer, or dies while they are in police custody, in every instance we are going to have a federal department of ju
We can expect for the remainder of the day. Lets turn things over to 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. Here are some trouble spots that you might encounter. South carolina Highway Patrol is reporting a collision with no injury. This is going to be at the intersection of 1051 Southern Drive and bluff road. And as always. We are continuing to keep our eyes on the road and will update you if anything else pops up for your morning commute. Abc columbia your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. So, lets get started. The republican president ial hopefuls are coming off their final debate before super tuesday. Gop frontrunner donald trump was the target of his competition. Marco rubio and ted cruz targeted trumps business record, personal wealth and commitment to conservative social issues. Its a final push to stop trumps momentum going into the e march first vote. But the billionaire businessman isnt taking the shots
Monday. 33 we want to give you a quick traffic update as you head out and about this morning. Here are some trouble spots that you might encounter. South carolina Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic hazard in the roadway. Thats going to be at bluff road near i77. Well be sure to keep our eyes on the road and keep you updated for your morning commute. Abc columbia wants to help you jump start your day. We have a quick rundown of your top morning headlines. So, lets get Republican Donald Trump are cementing their status as president ial frontrunners after winning this weekends vote. In nevada. And right here in South Carolina. Exit polls suggest it was trumps surprisingly Strong Performance among self described evangelical conservatives in South Carolina that helped him notch another doubledigit victory. And sweep all 50 delegates in the palmetto state. Trump was in georgia celebrating his latest victory. 33 the gop president ial candidates are now shifting their attention to nevada. T