Tornado Warning for Fairfield, SC
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- Fairfield
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What is happening
At 615 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blair, or 12 miles north of VC Summer Nuclear Station, moving northeast at 40 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....
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 615 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Blair, or 12 miles north of VC Summer Nuclear Station, moving northeast at 40 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. Locations impacted include... Blair, Henderson Island, and Feasterville Fire Station.
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 6:15AM EDT until October 11 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 6:11AM EDT until October 11 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 6:05AM EDT until October 11 at 6:30AM 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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