Tornado Warning for Lexington, SC; Saluda, SC
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At 637 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 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,...
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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At 637 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 30 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 west central Lexington and southeastern Saluda Counties.
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:37PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:32PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 6:20PM EDT until October 10 at 6:45PM 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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