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2022 [KCAE] COLUMBIA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

984 
WFUS52 KCAE 052150
TORCAE
SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0011.220405T2150Z-220405T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
550 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina...
  Bamberg County in central South Carolina...
  South central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina...

* Until 630 PM EDT.
    
* At 550 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Appleton, or near Allendale, moving northeast at
  45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Denmark around 615 PM EDT.
  Bamberg around 625 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Bamberg County Airport, Kline, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8119 3312 8124 3310 8132 3313 8143
      3344 8098 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 233DEG 40KT 3306 8138 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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915 
WWUS52 KCAE 052208
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
608 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
608 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG
COUNTIES...
        
At 608 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ulmer, or 9 miles south of Denmark, moving northeast at
45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Denmark around 615 PM EDT.
  Bamberg around 625 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Bamberg County Airport, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an
interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8119 3312 8124 3313 8130 3317 8132
      3344 8098 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 233DEG 40KT 3318 8118 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

gpl
583 
WWUS52 KCAE 052216
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
616 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
616 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
    
At 615 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles northeast of Ulmer, or 9 miles southwest of Bamberg,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Public confirmed a large tornado near Olar at 610PM.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Bamberg around 630 PM EDT.
  Branchville around 640 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an
interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8118 3315 8120 3317 8123 3320 8122
      3342 8096 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 236DEG 37KT 3317 8110 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

gpl
062 
WWUS52 KCAE 052227
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
627 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052236-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
627 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH
CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EDT...
    
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for Bamberg County and is in effect until 715 PM. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Columbia.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Bamberg 
County until 715PM!

LAT...LON 3312 8118 3315 8120 3317 8123 3320 8122
      3342 8096 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 233DEG 40KT 3324 8099 

$$

gpl
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984 
WFUS52 KCAE 052150
TORCAE
SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0011.220405T2150Z-220405T2230Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
550 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina...
  Bamberg County in central South Carolina...
  South central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina...

* Until 630 PM EDT.
    
* At 550 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Appleton, or near Allendale, moving northeast at
  45 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Denmark around 615 PM EDT.
  Bamberg around 625 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Bamberg County Airport, Kline, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8119 3312 8124 3310 8132 3313 8143
      3344 8098 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 233DEG 40KT 3306 8138 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

gpl
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915 
WWUS52 KCAE 052208
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
608 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
608 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG
COUNTIES...
        
At 608 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Ulmer, or 9 miles south of Denmark, moving northeast at
45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Denmark around 615 PM EDT.
  Bamberg around 625 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Bamberg County Airport, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an
interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8119 3312 8124 3313 8130 3317 8132
      3344 8098 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 233DEG 40KT 3318 8118 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

gpl
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583 
WWUS52 KCAE 052216
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
616 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
616 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
    
At 615 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles northeast of Ulmer, or 9 miles southwest of Bamberg,
moving northeast at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Public confirmed a large tornado near Olar at 610PM.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Bamberg around 630 PM EDT.
  Branchville around 640 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cope,
Olar, Govan and Ehrhardt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an
interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3312 8118 3315 8120 3317 8123 3320 8122
      3342 8096 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2215Z 236DEG 37KT 3317 8110 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

gpl
Permalink to 202204052227-KCAE-WWUS52-SVSCAE
062 
WWUS52 KCAE 052227
SVSCAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
627 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

SCC009-011-075-052236-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-220405T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
627 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN BARNWELL...BAMBERG AND SOUTH
CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EDT...
    
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued 
for Bamberg County and is in effect until 715 PM. Please refer to 
that bulletin for the latest severe weather information.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Columbia.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Bamberg 
County until 715PM!

LAT...LON 3312 8118 3315 8120 3317 8123 3320 8122
      3342 8096 3337 8089 3324 8078 3305 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 233DEG 40KT 3324 8099 

$$

gpl

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