Alert archive / South Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Mar 3, 2019, 6:40 PM EST for Lexington County, South Carolina. It was in force for 35 min. 12 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2019, 6:40 PM EST (23:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2019, 7:15 PM EST
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Lexington County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 1 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 6:53 PM EST | TORNADO | 3 Ese Gilbert, SC | A TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN THE RED BANK AREA LASTING 13 MINUTES ENDING AT 7:03 PM. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR BLACKTHORN DR. AND TWO NOTCH RD. SOUTHEAST OF GILBERT, THEN TRACKED IN A GENERAL EAST-NORTHEAST DIRECTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 11 MILES, CROSSING I-20 |
| Mar 3, 6:59 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 W Red Bank, SC | DAMAGE TO A ROOF AND FENCE ON MAPLE RIDGE COURT. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. |
| Mar 3, 6:59 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Wsw Red Bank, SC | MULTIPLE POWER LINES DOWNED ON MUDDY SPRINGS RD AND ROSCOE RD AND LONGS POND RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:00 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Red Bank, SC | POWER LINES DOWNED AT ROBBIE RD AND MUDDY SPRINGS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:02 PM EST | TORNADO | 2 Ssw Lexington, SC | A TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN SOUTHERN LEXINGTON LASTING 3 MINUTES ENDING AT 7:05 PM. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR INDUSTRIAL BLVD. IN LEXINGTON, THEN TRACKED TO THE EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.9 MILES, CROSSING S LAKE DR., GLASSMASTER RD., I-20 AND TWO NOTCH RD., |
| Mar 3, 7:03 PM EST | TORNADO | 2 Ssw Lexington, SC | ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOUSE ON ZENKER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:04 PM EST | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Red Bank, SC | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PHOTO SHOWING DAMAGE TO COLUMNS AT RED BANK BAPTIST CHURCH. ONE COLUMN AND ANOTHER LEANING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Mar 3, 7:04 PM EST | TORNADO | 1 N Red Bank, SC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HOMES ON LANN CIRCLE AND COMMUNITY DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:04 PM EST | TORNADO | 2 S Lexington, SC | RVS BLOWN OVER ON GLASSMASTER RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:05 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Red Bank, SC | TREE DOWN ON A HOME ON WESTWOOD DR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Mar 3, 7:13 PM EST | TORNADO | 2 Nnw West Columbia, SC | A TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED IN COLUMBIA NEAR THE I-126 CORRIDOR LASTING 3 MINUTES ENDING AT 7:16 PM. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE SALUDA RIVER JUST SOUTH OF THE I- 26 AND I-126 INTERCHANGE, NORTH OF RIVERBANKS ZOO. THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED TO THE EAST FOR APP |
| Mar 3, 7:20 PM EST | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Wsw Oak Grove, SC | PUBLIC REPORTED TOP TWISTED FROM A PINE TREE AND OTHER TREES DAMAGED ON JANNA COURT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
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, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 156 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.
212
WFUS52 KCAE 032340
TORCAE
SCC063-040015-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0007.190303T2340Z-190304T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
640 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Lexington County in central South Carolina...
* Until 715 PM EST.
* At 640 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Batesburg-Leesville, moving east at 50 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...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Red Bank,
St. Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State
Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk,
Gilbert, Summit, Cayce Riverwalk, Edmund, Camp Kinard, Silver Lake
and Guignard Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 near mile marker 0.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 41 and 64.
Interstate 26 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
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 3404 8111 3401 8109 3401 8107 3400 8105
3393 8102 3392 8103 3391 8101 3389 8102
3388 8101 3387 8104 3382 8152 3388 8157
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 255DEG 42KT 3386 8149
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ4 follow-up statements
019
WWUS52 KCAE 032348
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
648 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC063-040015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T0015Z/
Lexington SC-
648 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EST FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON COUNTY...
At 647 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Red Bank, St.
Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State
Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk,
Gilbert, Summit, Cayce Riverwalk, Edmund, Camp Kinard, Silver Lake
and Guignard Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 near mile marker 0.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 42 and 64.
Interstate 26 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Tornadoes are nearly impossible to see at night. Do
not wait to see or hear the tornado. Immediately move to an interior
room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
Report tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds or flooding directly to
the Columbia National Weather Service at 803-234-
4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook
or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8111 3401 8109 3401 8107 3400 8105
3393 8102 3392 8103 3391 8101 3389 8102
3388 8101 3387 8104 3384 8146 3390 8148
TIME...MOT...LOC 2347Z 246DEG 37KT 3388 8143
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ940
WWUS52 KCAE 032352
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
652 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC063-040015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T0015Z/
Lexington SC-
652 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EST FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON COUNTY...
At 652 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Red Bank, 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...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Red Bank, St.
Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State
Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk,
Gilbert, Cayce Riverwalk, Edmund, Silver Lake, Guignard Park, Barr
Lake and Dixiana.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 near mile marker 0.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 44 and 64.
Interstate 26 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! 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 3404 8111 3401 8109 3401 8107 3400 8105
3393 8102 3392 8103 3391 8101 3389 8102
3388 8101 3387 8104 3385 8139 3391 8142
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 249DEG 39KT 3390 8136
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ298
WWUS52 KCAE 032357
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
657 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC063-040015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T0015Z/
Lexington SC-
657 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EST FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON COUNTY...
At 657 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Red Bank, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud. Downed trees were
reported just south of Gilbert with this storm.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Red Bank, St.
Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Riverbanks Zoo, SC State
Farmer's Market, Columbia Metro Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk,
Cayce Riverwalk, Silver Lake, Guignard Park, Barr Lake, Dixiana and
Red Bank Sports Complex.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 near mile marker 0.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 47 and 64.
Interstate 26 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.
Tornadoes are nearly impossible to see at night. Do not wait to see
or hear the tornado. Immediately move to an interior room or closet
on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
&&
LAT...LON 3404 8111 3401 8109 3401 8107 3400 8105
3393 8102 3392 8103 3391 8101 3389 8102
3388 8101 3387 8104 3387 8135 3393 8137
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 252DEG 36KT 3391 8134
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQ964
WWUS52 KCAE 040004
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
704 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
SCC063-040015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-190304T0015Z/
Lexington SC-
704 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EST FOR EAST
CENTRAL LEXINGTON COUNTY...
At 703 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Red Bank, moving east at 50 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...
Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Red Bank, St.
Andrews, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia Metro
Airport, West Columbia Riverwalk, Cayce Riverwalk, Guignard Park,
Barr Lake, Dixiana and Red Bank Sports Complex.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 near mile marker 0.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 53 and 64.
Interstate 26 Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 2.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! 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 3404 8111 3401 8109 3401 8107 3400 8105
3393 8102 3392 8103 3391 8101 3390 8126
3395 8128
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 253DEG 46KT 3394 8123
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
JAQThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 10:20 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 10 more | 14 hr |
| 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, 6:00 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Barnwell | 26 min |
| Mar 3, 6:10 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Orangeburg | 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.