Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2017

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was to try and keep the water out of the house by putting

dry towels under the door,” said Fowler. “This is a memory

that is still very vivid and fresh in my mind some 52 years

later! That night, I knew I wanted to learn more about

how hurricanes work and how the weather works in

general.”

What followed was a lasting career in both television

and radio, sprinkled with awards. Always a credible source

for delivering up-to-date information, Fowler weighed in

on what lies ahead.

“In an average year, we can expect 12 named storms,

with six of those becoming hurricanes and three major

hurricanes,” said Fowler. “The latest National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration forecast predicts a range of

11 to 17 tropical storms, five to nine hurricanes, with two

to four major hurricanes.”

In addition to having a family emergency plan

and making sure you are stocked up on bottled water,

flashlights, candles and nonperishable food, Fowler

encouraged residents to keep electronics charged in order

to stay up-to-date on the latest alerts.

Bill Walsh’s career is about as varied as the weather he

covers. From having a brief stint on the daytime drama

“The Young and the Restless” to being a lieutenant in the

U.S. Air Force Reserve, complete with missions to Iraq

and Afghanistan, this Emmy-award winner has always

been one for adventure. While reporting has taken him to

Italy, Israel and South America, Walsh finds great joy in