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Tornado Warning 10, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 5:33 PM EDT for Aiken County, Lexington County, Richland County, South Carolina. It was in force for 42 min. 2 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
- Apr 5, 2022, 5:33 PM EDT (21:33 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2022, 6:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Aiken County, SC, Lexington County, SC, Richland County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 5:39 PM EDT | TORNADO | 8 Ese Monetta, SC | *** 1 INJ *** TORNADO AT THE INTERSECTION OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN AND HOLDER ROADS. TREES DOWN ON HOUSE AND ROAD. |
| Apr 5, 5:43 PM EDT | TORNADO | 8 Sse Leesville, SC | EM RELAYED REPORTS FROM MOTORISTS OF TORNADO PASSING OVER I-20 NEAR MM37. ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF I20 NEAR MM40. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:15 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 279 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
- 1071 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 79 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS52 KCAE 052133
TORCAE
SCC003-063-079-052215-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0010.220405T2133Z-220405T2215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
533 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Lexington County in central South Carolina...
North central Aiken County in central South Carolina...
Northwestern Richland County in central South Carolina...
* Until 615 PM EDT.
* At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Ridge Spring, or 9 miles south of
Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Lexington, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
Cayce, Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine
Ridge, Columbia Metro Airport and SC State Farmer's Market around
605 PM EDT.
Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West
Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, Columbia International
University, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around
610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Fredonia, Bundrick Island, Gilbert, Summit,
Murray, Edmund and Cayce Riverwalk.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 31 and 68.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 100 and 117.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3371 8154 3383 8161 3417 8112 3395 8095
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 237DEG 45KT 3377 8155
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
fwa3 follow-up statements
462
WWUS52 KCAE 052145 RRA
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC003-052154-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Aiken SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL AIKEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139
$$
SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
At 544 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 8 miles southeast of Batesburg-Leesville, moving northeast at
50 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Lexington, Cayce, Red Bank and South Congaree around 600 PM EDT.
Springdale, Oak Grove, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Pine Ridge
and Columbia Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
Columbia, West Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, West
Columbia Riverwalk, Columbia International University, Five
Points, SC State Fair Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610
PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 237DEG 45KT 3386 8139
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
fwa789
WWUS52 KCAE 052156
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
556 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC063-079-052215-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
556 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN RICHLAND COUNTIES...
At 555 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Red Bank, moving
northeast at 50 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.
This tornado will be near...
Cayce, Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam and South Congaree around 600
PM EDT.
West Columbia, Springdale, Oak Grove, Pine Ridge and Columbia
Metro Airport around 605 PM EDT.
Columbia, St. Andrews, Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia International
University, West Columbia Riverwalk, Five Points, SC State Fair
Grounds and Harbison State Forest around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Seven
Oaks, Olympia, Rosewood, Gilbert, Edmund, Cayce Riverwalk, Camp
Kinard, Eau Claire, Guignard Park and Steedman.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 38 and 68.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 117.
Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 7.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2155Z 237DEG 45KT 3394 8125
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
fwa113
WWUS52 KCAE 052206
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
606 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC063-079-052215-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220405T2215Z/
Lexington SC-Richland SC-
606 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LEXINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN
RICHLAND COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT 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 3395 8095 3376 8143 3377 8143 3380 8146
3386 8150 3417 8112
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 237DEG 45KT 3401 8112
$$
fwaThe office that day
Everything else NWS Columbia, SC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 12:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Edgefield | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 2:39 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 51 min |
| Apr 5, 2:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken | 30 min |
| Apr 5, 2:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Aiken | 20 min |
| Apr 5, 3:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Newberry | 36 min |
| Apr 5, 3:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Aiken, Barnwell, Orangeburg | 33 min |
| Apr 5, 4:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Orangeburg | 60 min |
| Apr 5, 4:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Calhoun, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, Sumter | 2 hr |
| Apr 5, 4:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield, Fairfield, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry and 2 more | 2 hr |
| Apr 5, 4:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAE | Edgefield | 43 min |
| Apr 5, 4:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Clarendon, Orangeburg | 55 min |
| Apr 5, 4:53 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg | 22 min |
| Apr 5, 5:02 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Clarendon, Richland, Sumter | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 5:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Barnwell | 50 min |
| Apr 5, 5:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Orangeburg | 50 min |
| Apr 5, 5:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Edgefield, McCormick, Saluda | 45 min |
| Apr 5, 5:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Edgefield, Lexington, Saluda | 52 min |
| Apr 5, 5:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Barnwell, Orangeburg | 47 min |
| Apr 5, 5:50 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg | 40 min |
| Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Clarendon | 49 min |
| Apr 5, 5:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Barnwell | 34 min |
| Apr 5, 5:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Clarendon, Sumter | 48 min |
| Apr 5, 6:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | CAE | Aiken, Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee and 5 more | 111 min |
| Apr 5, 6:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Aiken, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland | 51 min |
| Apr 5, 6:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Clarendon, Orangeburg | 28 min |
| Apr 5, 6:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Clarendon, Orangeburg | 24 min |
| Apr 5, 6:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Orangeburg | 34 min |
| Apr 5, 6:28 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | CAE | Lexington, Richland | 61 min |
| Apr 5, 6:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg | 30 min |
| Apr 5, 6:58 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg | 37 min |
| Apr 5, 7:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Clarendon, Orangeburg | 23 min |
| Apr 5, 7:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | CAE | Calhoun, Clarendon, Lee, Sumter | 50 min |
| Apr 5, 7:39 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Clarendon, Lee, Sumter | 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.