Alert archive / South Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2022
Tornado Warning 16, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 7:39 PM EDT for Clarendon County, Lee County, Sumter County, South Carolina. It was in force for 36 min. 3 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, 7:39 PM EDT (23:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2022, 8:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Clarendon County, SC, Lee County, SC, Sumter County, SC
The radar
The Columbia radar (KCAE), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:38 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, 7:39 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Wnw Manning, SC | SEVERAL SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS OF DAMAGED VEHICLES AND CART RETURNS AT THE MANNING WAL-MART. WATER PICTURED INSIDE THE STORE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 5, 7:40 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Manning, SC | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF DOWNED FENCE AND TREES SNAPPED BEHIND KENSINGTON POINTE APARTMENTS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Apr 5, 7:41 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 N Manning, SC | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT FROM THE PUBLIC OF POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE NEAR MANCHESTER DR. IN MANNING AND M&M RENTALS ON SUMTER HWY. 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, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 242 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.
061
WFUS52 KCAE 052339
TORCAE
SCC027-061-085-060015-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0016.220405T2339Z-220406T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
739 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Lee County in central South Carolina...
Northeastern Clarendon County in central South Carolina...
East central Sumter County in central South Carolina...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 739 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Alcolu, or near Manning, moving northeast at 60
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...
Woods Bay State Park around 800 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lynchburg, Turbeville, Shiloh and Gable.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 117 and 146.
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 3363 8019 3371 8032 3409 8007 3408 8003
3402 7996 3400 7990 3399 7989 3398 7990
3395 7998 3388 7994 3389 7994 3388 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 214DEG 52KT 3374 8020
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl3 follow-up statements
993
WWUS52 KCAE 052342
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
742 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-061-085-060015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220406T0015Z/
Lee SC-Clarendon SC-Sumter SC-
742 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LEE...NORTHEASTERN CLARENDON AND EAST CENTRAL SUMTER
COUNTIES...
At 742 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Alcolu, or near Manning, moving northeast at 60 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Woods Bay State Park around 800 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lynchburg, Turbeville, Shiloh and Gable.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 120 and 146.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! If
you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an
interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building
immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 3366 8015 3374 8030 3409 8007 3408 8003
3402 7996 3400 7990 3399 7989 3398 7990
3395 7998 3388 7994 3389 7994 3388 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2342Z 214DEG 52KT 3377 8018
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl516
WWUS52 KCAE 052357
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
757 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-061-085-060015-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220406T0015Z/
Lee SC-Clarendon SC-Sumter SC-
757 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LEE...NORTHEASTERN CLARENDON AND EAST CENTRAL SUMTER
COUNTIES...
At 757 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Woods Bay State Park, or 16 miles west of Lake City,
moving northeast at 60 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Lee, northeastern Clarendon and east central Sumter
Counties, including the following locations... Turbeville and Shiloh.
This includes Interstate 95 between mile markers 134 and 146.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3373 8007 3390 8011 3402 8002 3405 8000
3402 7996 3400 7990 3399 7989 3398 7990
3395 7998 3388 7994 3389 7994 3388 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 214DEG 52KT 3396 8003
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl068
WWUS52 KCAE 060005
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
805 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-061-085-060015-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-220406T0015Z/
Lee SC-Clarendon SC-Sumter SC-
805 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEE...NORTHEASTERN CLARENDON
AND EAST CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Columbia.
LAT...LON 3373 8007 3390 8011 3402 8002 3405 8000
3402 7996 3400 7990 3399 7989 3398 7990
3395 7998 3388 7994 3389 7994 3388 7988
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 214DEG 52KT 3403 7997
$$
gplThe 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, 5:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | CAE | Aiken, Lexington, Richland | 42 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 |
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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.