Alert archive / South Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2022
Tornado Warning 6, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 4:50 PM EDT for Bamberg County, Clarendon County, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was in force for 55 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, 4:50 PM EDT (20:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2022, 5:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 55 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Bamberg County, SC, Clarendon County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 4:51 PM EDT | TORNADO | 2 Sw Branchville, SC | TORNADO ON THE GROUND. |
| Apr 5, 5:08 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Bowman, SC | REPORTED WIND DAMAGE TO SOLAR FARM ALONG HWY 210 SW OF BOWMAN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. ROTATION REPORTED DURING EVENT. |
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, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 315 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.
934
WFUS52 KCAE 052050
TORCAE
SCC009-027-075-052145-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0006.220405T2050Z-220405T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
450 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Clarendon County in central South Carolina...
East central Bamberg County in central South Carolina...
Southeastern Orangeburg County in central South Carolina...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 450 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Branchville, or 13 miles southeast of Bamberg,
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. This storm has a history of
producing tornadoes!
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...
Bowman around 510 PM EDT.
Holly Hill around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Santee, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Vance, Indian Bluff
Recreation Park and Eutawville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 100.
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 3324 8094 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3314 8086
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 240DEG 30KT 3321 8083
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl4 follow-up statements
613
WWUS52 KCAE 052105
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
505 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC009-052114-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T2145Z/
Bamberg SC-
505 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BAMBERG COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A
Tornado Warning remains in effect until 515PM for another storm
moving into Bamberg County!
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3330 8083 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3319 8076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 240DEG 30KT 3327 8071
$$
SCC027-075-052145-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T2145Z/
Clarendon SC-Orangeburg SC-
505 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLARENDON AND SOUTHEASTERN ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
At 504 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Reevesville, or 9 miles northwest of Saint George,
moving northeast at 35 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...
Bowman around 510 PM EDT.
Holly Hill around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Santee, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Vance, Indian Bluff
Recreation Park and Eutawville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 100.
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 3330 8083 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3319 8076
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 240DEG 30KT 3327 8071
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl032
WWUS52 KCAE 052117
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
517 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-075-052145-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T2145Z/
Clarendon SC-Orangeburg SC-
517 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLARENDON AND SOUTHEASTERN ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
At 517 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bowman, or 7 miles northwest of Indian Field, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Holly Hill around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Santee, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Vance, Indian Bluff
Recreation Park and Eutawville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 100.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 3334 8076 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3324 8067
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 240DEG 30KT 3332 8060
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl437
WWUS52 KCAE 052125
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
525 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-075-052145-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T2145Z/
Clarendon SC-Orangeburg SC-
525 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLARENDON AND SOUTHEASTERN ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Holly Hill, or 8 miles north of Indian
Field, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 517PM, Orangeburg County EM
reported strong rotation near Bowman.
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...
Holly Hill around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Santee, Mill Creek Marina and Campground, Vance, Indian Bluff
Recreation Park and Eutawville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 26 between mile markers 161 and 169.
Interstate 95 between mile markers 85 and 100.
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 3338 8069 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3328 8059
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 240DEG 30KT 3335 8053
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
gpl947
WWUS52 KCAE 052145
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC027-075-052154-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-220405T2145Z/
Clarendon SC-Orangeburg SC-
545 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CLARENDON AND SOUTHEASTERN
ORANGEBURG COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Columbia.
LAT...LON 3338 8069 3352 8045 3336 8024 3328 8048
3329 8049 3333 8049 3333 8051 3328 8059
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 240DEG 30KT 3343 8036
$$
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, 4:53 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 |
| 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.