Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 26 at 10:43AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 7:43am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
At 1042 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bamberg, 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
central Orangeburg County, including the following locations... Cope.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes from tropical storms or hurricanes can form and move very
quickly. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. Immediately move to
an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Area Description:
Orangeburg, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC