Alert archive / South Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2020
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Feb 6, 2020, 4:51 PM EST for Barnwell County, South Carolina; Burke County, Georgia. It was in force for 23 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
- Feb 6, 2020, 4:51 PM EST (21:51 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 6, 2020, 5:14 PM EST
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Burke County, GA, Barnwell County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 12:17 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 148 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 769 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 64 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 291 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 285 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
591
WFUS52 KCAE 062151
TORCAE
GAC033-SCC011-062230-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0004.200206T2151Z-200206T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
451 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Burke County in east central Georgia...
Barnwell County in central South Carolina...
* Until 530 PM EST.
* At 451 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sardis, or 8 miles southeast of Plant Vogtle,
moving northeast at 70 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Barnwell and Barnwell State Park around 515 PM EST.
Blackville around 520 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko,
Snelling, Girard, Barnwell County Airport and Hilda.
LAT...LON 3302 8186 3349 8137 3329 8122 3312 8142
3316 8154 3310 8162 3305 8157 3306 8156
3304 8156 3305 8155 3304 8155 3293 8174
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 229DEG 63KT 3303 8170
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
fwa3 follow-up statements
490
WWUS52 KCAE 062201
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
501 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
GAC033-SCC011-062230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T2230Z/
Burke GA-Barnwell SC-
501 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EST FOR EAST
CENTRAL BURKE AND BARNWELL COUNTIES...
At 501 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Millett, or 9 miles southeast of Savannah River
Site, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Barnwell around 515 PM EST.
Blackville and Barnwell State Park around 520 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko,
Snelling, Barnwell County Airport and Hilda.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Report tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds or flooding directly to
the Columbia National Weather Service at 803-234-
4115 when it is safe to do so. You can also send reports by Facebook
or Twitter to NWSColumbia or by e-mail at NWS.Columbia@noaa.gov.
&&
LAT...LON 3312 8172 3349 8137 3329 8122 3312 8142
3316 8154 3310 8162 3305 8157 3297 8166
TIME...MOT...LOC 2201Z 227DEG 62KT 3315 8155
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
fwa008
WWUS52 KCAE 062208
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
508 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
GAC033-062217-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T2230Z/
Burke GA-
508 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL 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 800 PM EST for central South
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3313 8171 3349 8137 3329 8122 3312 8142
3316 8154 3310 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 229DEG 63KT 3323 8144
$$
SCC011-062230-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-
508 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EST FOR BARNWELL
COUNTY...
At 507 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Barnwell, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Barnwell State Park around 515 PM EST.
Blackville around 520 PM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko,
Snelling, Barnwell County Airport and Hilda.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3313 8171 3349 8137 3329 8122 3312 8142
3316 8154 3310 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2207Z 229DEG 63KT 3323 8144
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
fwa369
WWUS52 KCAE 062214
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
514 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
SCC011-062223-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200206T2230Z/
Barnwell SC-
514 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR BARNWELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However heavy rain is still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 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.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect
until 530 PM EST.
LAT...LON 3313 8171 3349 8137 3329 8122 3312 8142
3316 8154 3310 8162
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 229DEG 63KT 3331 8134
$$
fwaThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 3:52 AM EST | Lake Wind Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon and 11 more | 24 hr |
| Feb 6, 6:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Chesterfield, Marlboro | 21 days |
| Feb 6, 6:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Orangeburg | 21 days |
| Feb 6, 6:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Edgefield, McCormick | 69 hr |
| Feb 6, 6:08 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Newberry, Union | 4 days |
| Feb 6, 10:11 AM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 5 days |
| Feb 6, 12:09 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Lancaster | 36 min |
| Feb 6, 1:16 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | McCormick | 44 min |
| Feb 6, 1:18 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | McCormick | 27 min |
| Feb 6, 1:23 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Lancaster | 4 hr |
| Feb 6, 1:26 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | McCormick | 4 hr |
| Feb 6, 1:51 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | McCormick | 39 min |
| Feb 6, 2:11 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Newberry | 49 min |
| Feb 6, 2:14 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Edgefield, Fairfield, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda | 4 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:28 PM EST | Tornado Warning | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield | 32 min |
| Feb 6, 2:32 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Edgefield, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda | 28 min |
| Feb 6, 2:33 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster | 42 min |
| Feb 6, 2:34 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Kershaw | 5 days |
| Feb 6, 2:34 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda | 8 days |
| Feb 6, 2:35 PM EST | River Flood Warning | CAE | Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster | 16 days |
| Feb 6, 2:38 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Fairfield | 4 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:58 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | McCormick | 36 min |
| Feb 6, 2:59 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda | 46 min |
| Feb 6, 3:10 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington and 1 more | 50 min |
| Feb 6, 3:14 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken | 31 min |
| Feb 6, 3:38 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Lexington | 37 min |
| Feb 6, 3:54 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Calhoun, Lexington, Richland | 3 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:02 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster and 5 more | 43 min |
| Feb 6, 4:07 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Orangeburg | 38 min |
| Feb 6, 4:29 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Orangeburg | 3 hr |
| Feb 6, 4:39 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg | 51 min |
| Feb 6, 4:43 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lee, Richland, Sumter | 62 min |
| Feb 6, 5:14 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Calhoun | 31 min |
| Feb 6, 5:19 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Bamberg, Calhoun, Clarendon, Lee, Orangeburg, Richland and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Feb 6, 5:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Bamberg, Orangeburg | 41 min |
| Feb 6, 5:31 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Lee | 44 min |
| Feb 6, 5:35 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg | 40 min |
| Feb 6, 5:47 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Clarendon | 58 min |
| Feb 6, 6:12 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Edgefield, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda | 6 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:09 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond | 36 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.