Carolina Alert: WINTER STORM WARNING issued for Columbia campus until Saturday, 1/11/2025 at 4 a.m. Campus will be closed starting at 12 p.m. on Friday, 1/10/2025.
01/10/2025 10:31 am
Carolina Alert: The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus through 4 a.m. on Saturday, 1/11/2025. https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=cae&issuedby=CAE&product=WSW The Columbia campus is closed starting at 12 p.m. on Friday, 1/10/2025. The University will continue to monitor the weather system and its potential effects on operations. Preparedness information can be found at https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/emergency-procedures/natural-disasters-fire/index.php. Please monitor this website, sc.edu/weather, x.com/uofsc, and local media for more information and updates.
Carolina Alert: Columbia campus will close at 12 p.m. Friday, 1/10/2025 due to inclement weather.
01/10/2025 10:16 am
Carolina Alert: Due to inclement weather, the Columbia campus will close Friday at 12 p.m. As a state agency, pursuant to the order of Governor McMaster, USC campus in Richland and Lexington Counties will be closed at noon today. All other campuses will follow the status of their counties. Employees designated as essential personnel should check with their supervisor if they are unsure of their status or have circumstances that prevent them from working on campus. Employees with telework agreements are required to work from home unless the weather event prevents your ability to work due to childcare, power outages, etc. All employees are urged to use caution traveling, as areas of the Midlands could experience sleet/frozen rain through early Saturday morning. The safety of our campus community is a primary concern of the university, so please monitor sc.edu/weather, x.com/uofsc, and Carolina Alert at sc.edu/carolinaalert for updates.
Carolina Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the Columbia Campus. Seek safe shelter immediately.
12/29/2024 8:56 am
Carolina Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the Columbia Campus until Sunday, December 29, 2024 9:45am. Seek safe shelter immediately.
Carolina Alert: Classes on Columbia campus 5pm Thursday, September 26 through Friday, September 27 will be virtual
09/28/2024 3:20 pm
Carolina Alert: Hurricane Helene Update Due to inclement weather associated with Hurricane Helene, classes on the Columbia campus beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 will be virtual. All classes scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27 also will be virtual. Additionally, campus on Friday will remain open for essential employees only. Employees should check-in with their supervisors and non-essential campus personnel are encouraged to work remotely if possible. Normal campus services will remain available to students, including dining, health services and access to virtual academic support services. Please exercise caution if you must travel during the storm, which is expected to bring rainfall and strong winds to the Midlands beginning this evening. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground. Monitor Carolina Alert at sc.edu/CarolinaAlert for flash flood warnings that may impact campus. Areas that are especially prone to flooding include the intersection of Main and Whaley streets, the parking lots behind 300 Main St., the parking lots behind the Blatt P.E. Center, Sumter Street under the railroad bridge, Pickens Street under the pedestrian crossing, and Five Points. As a state agency, the university follows the closure schedule of Richland County offices. The safety of our campus community is a primary concern of the university, so please monitor sc.edu/weather, USC's social media at x.com/UofSC, and Carolina Alert at sc.edu/carolinaalert for updates.
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Use caution in low-lying areas.
09/27/2024 2:11 pm
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus until Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00pm. Use caution in low-lying areas.
Carolina Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Columbia
09/27/2024 2:10 pm
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus until Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:15pm. Use caution in low-lying areas.
Tropical Storm Warning for Columbia Campus
09/27/2024 2:09 pm
Carolina Alert: The University of South Carolina's Columbia campus is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning is issued when tropical storm-force winds are expected in 36 hours or less within the area. For more information about this warning from the National Weather Service, please visit https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=105104263. Please monitor sc.edu/CarolinaAlert, sc.edu/weather, and local media for more information and updates.
Hurricane Helene Monitoring
09/27/2024 2:09 pm
In consultation with state and county emergency officials, the University of South Carolina is tracking Hurricane Helene and its potential impact on the state, which is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch. Monitor Carolina Alert's website at sc.edu/carolinaalert for important weather-related campus updates. Areas that are especially prone to flooding during severe weather include the intersection of Main and Whaley streets, the parking lots behind 300 Main St., the parking lots behind the Blatt P.E. Center, Sumter Street under the railroad bridge, Pickens Street under the pedestrian crossing, and Five Points. As a state agency, any potential closures are based on decisions by Richland County government offices. Follow sc.edu/weather, the University's social media at x.com/uofsc, and Carolina Alert's website at sc.edu/carolinaalert for updates as they become available.
Carolina Alert: This is a TEST of the Carolina Alert Emergency Notification system. In a real emergency, this message will contain important alert information. This is only a test.
09/06/2024 10:51 am
Carolina Alert: This is a TEST of the Carolina Alert Emergency Notification system. In a real emergency, this message will contain important alert information. This is only a test.
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Use caution in low-lying areas.
08/17/2024 10:47 pm
Carolina Alert: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus until Sunday, August 18, 2024 1:45am. Use caution in low-lying areas.