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2022 [KCAE] COLUMBIA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 10

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Storm Based Warning History

619 
WFUS52 KCAE 052133
TORCAE
SCC003-063-079-052215-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0010.220405T2133Z-220405T2215Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Lexington County in central South Carolina...
  North central Aiken County in central South Carolina...
  Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina...

* Until 615 PM EDT.
    
* At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southeast of Ridge Spring, or 9 miles south of
  Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Lexington, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
  Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine 
  Ridge, Columbia Metro Airport and SC State Farmer's Market around 
  605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West 
  Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, Columbia International 
  University, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 
  610 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Fredonia, Bundrick Island, Gilbert, Summit,
Murray, Edmund and Cayce Riverwalk.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 31 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 100 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3371 8154 3383 8161 3417 8112 3395 8095
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 237DEG 45KT 3377 8155 

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

$$

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462 
WWUS52 KCAE 052145 RRA
SVSCAE

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

SCC003-052154-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Aiken SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL AIKEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139 

$$

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
        
At 544 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles southeast of Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at
50 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...
  Lexington, Cayce, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
  Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine Ridge 
  and Columbia Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West 
  Columbia Riverwalk, Columbia International University, Five 
  Points, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610 
  PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139 

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

$$

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789 
WWUS52 KCAE 052156
SVSCAE

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

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
556 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
        
At 555 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Red Bank, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Cayce, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam and South Congaree around 600 
  PM EDT.
  West Columbia, Springdale, Oak Grove, Pine Ridge and Columbia 
  Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia International 
  University, West Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, SC State Fair 
  Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 237DEG 45KT 3394 8125 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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113 
WWUS52 KCAE 052206
SVSCAE

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

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
606 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN
RICHLAND COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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.

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 237DEG 45KT 3401 8112 

$$

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619 
WFUS52 KCAE 052133
TORCAE
SCC003-063-079-052215-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0010.220405T2133Z-220405T2215Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Lexington County in central South Carolina...
  North central Aiken County in central South Carolina...
  Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina...

* Until 615 PM EDT.
    
* At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southeast of Ridge Spring, or 9 miles south of
  Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 50 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...
  Lexington, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
  Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine 
  Ridge, Columbia Metro Airport and SC State Farmer's Market around 
  605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West 
  Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, Columbia International 
  University, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 
  610 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Fredonia, Bundrick Island, Gilbert, Summit,
Murray, Edmund and Cayce Riverwalk.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 31 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 100 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3371 8154 3383 8161 3417 8112 3395 8095
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 237DEG 45KT 3377 8155 

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

$$

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462 
WWUS52 KCAE 052145 RRA
SVSCAE

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

SCC003-052154-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Aiken SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL AIKEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

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

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139 

$$

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
        
At 544 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles southeast of Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at
50 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...
  Lexington, Cayce, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
  Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine Ridge 
  and Columbia Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West 
  Columbia Riverwalk, Columbia International University, Five 
  Points, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610 
  PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139 

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

$$

fwa
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789 
WWUS52 KCAE 052156
SVSCAE

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

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
556 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
        
At 555 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Red Bank, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Cayce, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam and South Congaree around 600 
  PM EDT.
  West Columbia, Springdale, Oak Grove, Pine Ridge and Columbia 
  Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
  Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia International 
  University, West Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, SC State Fair 
  Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
 Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
 Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 237DEG 45KT 3394 8125 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

fwa
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113 
WWUS52 KCAE 052206
SVSCAE

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

SCC063-079-052215-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
606 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN
RICHLAND COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

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.

LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
      3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 237DEG 45KT 3401 8112 

$$

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