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WWUS52 KCAE 171821
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
221 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
SCC003-037-063-081-171845-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210817T1845Z/
Edgefield SC-Lexington SC-Aiken SC-Saluda SC-
221 PM EDT Tue Aug 17 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL EDGEFIELD...WESTERN LEXINGTON...NORTH CENTRAL AIKEN AND
SOUTHEASTERN SALUDA COUNTIES...
At 219 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located between Ward and Ridge Spring, or 8 miles southwest of
Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 mph. Also within the tornado
warning area, we are monitoring a second circulation is northwest of
the Aiken Municipal Airport.
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...
Batesburg-Leesville around 240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Emory,
Hibernia, Saluda Co Sheriff's Office, Ward and Monetta.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3363 8164 3367 8179 3400 8173 3392 8151
TIME...MOT...LOC 1819Z 202DEG 25KT 3383 8164
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
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