Tornado Warning for Barnwell, SC
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- Barnwell
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What is happening
At 505 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Barnwell, moving north at 20 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....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 505 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Barnwell, moving north at 20 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... Barnwell around 510 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Barnwell County Airport.
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:06PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:00PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:51PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Source and limitations
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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