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Tornado Warning for Aiken, SC

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Aiken
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What is happening

At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Aiken State Park, or 15 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

At 547 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Aiken State Park, or 15 miles east of Aiken Mall, moving north at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Aiken County.

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:47PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:39PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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  3. Update

    Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:34PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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  4. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:27PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Columbia SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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