Alert archive / Georgia / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 5, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Mar 3, 2019, 6:00 PM EST for Burke County, Georgia; Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was in force for 26 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2019, 6:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2019, 6:26 PM EST
- In force
- 26 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Burke County, GA, Barnwell County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 3:35 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.0 hours before the alert went out and 143 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 86 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -76 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 719 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 67 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 105 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
803
WFUS52 KCAE 032300
TORCAE
GAC033-SCC011-032345-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0005.190303T2300Z-190303T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
600 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Burke County in east central Georgia...
Barnwell County in central South Carolina...
* Until 645 PM EST.
* At 559 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Plant Vogtle, moving east at 45 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Barnwell, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Williston, Blackville,
Barnwell State Park, Hilda, Snelling, Elko, Barnwell County Airport
and Savannah River Site K Complex.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3311 8182 3315 8185 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3321 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2259Z 249DEG 38KT 3316 8176
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ4 follow-up statements
816
WWUS52 KCAE 032305
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
605 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
GAC033-032314-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T2345Z/
Burke GA-
605 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BURKE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EST for central South
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3315 8172 3319 8174 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3321 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 249DEG 38KT 3318 8169
$$
SCC011-032345-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T2345Z/
Barnwell SC-
605 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EST FOR BARNWELL
COUNTY...
At 604 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Savannah River Site, moving east at 45 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.
Locations impacted include...
Barnwell, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Hilda, Snelling, Elko,
Barnwell County Airport and Savannah River Site K Complex.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to
see or hear the tornado. Immediately move to an interior room or
closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Report tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds or flooding directly to
the Columbia National Weather Service at 803-234-
4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook
or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3315 8172 3319 8174 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3321 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 249DEG 38KT 3318 8169
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ616
WWUS52 KCAE 032311
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
611 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC011-032345-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T2345Z/
Barnwell SC-
611 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BARNWELL COUNTY...
At 611 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Savannah River Site, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Barnwell, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Hilda, Snelling, Elko and
Barnwell County Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.
Report tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds or flooding directly to
the Columbia National Weather Service at 803-234-
4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook
or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3318 8163 3323 8166 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3321 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 245DEG 37KT 3322 8161
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ048
WWUS52 KCAE 032321
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
621 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC011-032345-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T2345Z/
Barnwell SC-
621 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN BARNWELL COUNTY...
At 620 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Savannah River Site, moving northeast at
40 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.
Locations impacted include...
Barnwell, Blackville, Barnwell State Park, Hilda, Snelling, Elko and
Barnwell County Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Tornadoes are nearly impossible to see at night. Do not wait to see
or hear the tornado. Immediately move to an interior room or closet
on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Report tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds or flooding directly to
the Columbia National Weather Service at 803-234-
4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook
or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3322 8155 3326 8158 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3327 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 243DEG 33KT 3326 8154
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ259
WWUS52 KCAE 032326
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
626 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC011-032336-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T2345Z/
Barnwell SC-
626 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARNWELL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EST for central South
Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Columbia.
LAT...LON 3322 8155 3326 8158 3347 8128 3344 8125
3344 8122 3340 8121 3327 8122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 249DEG 38KT 3328 8146
$$
JAQThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 10:20 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond | 14 hr |
| Mar 3, 3:22 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Burke | 23 min |
| Mar 3, 3:27 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Burke | 48 min |
| Mar 3, 4:16 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Burke | 44 min |
| Mar 3, 4:29 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Burke | 19 min |
| Mar 3, 5:17 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Burke | 43 min |
| Mar 2, 8:06 PM EST | River Flood Advisory | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 65 hr |
| Mar 2, 8:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Lexington, Richland | 4 days |
| Mar 2, 8:13 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Chesterfield, Marlboro | 5 days |
| Mar 3, 5:05 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Barnwell | 55 min |
| Mar 3, 5:34 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Orangeburg | 41 min |
| Mar 3, 5:56 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield | 16 min |
| Mar 3, 6:10 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Orangeburg | 35 min |
| Mar 3, 6:40 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Lexington | 35 min |
| Mar 3, 6:45 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee | 45 min |
| Mar 3, 6:53 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Lee | 9 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.