Alert archive / South Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2022
Tornado Warning 9, NWS Columbia, SC
NWS Columbia, SC issued this tornado warning at Apr 5, 2022, 5:10 PM EDT for Bamberg County, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was in force for 50 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
- Apr 5, 2022, 5:10 PM EDT (21:10 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 5, 2022, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 50 min
- Issued by
- NWS Columbia, SC
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Bamberg County, SC, Orangeburg County, SC
The radar
The Charleston,SC radar (KCLX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 3:15 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 302 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
- 529 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -41 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 593 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 35 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 102 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 2.3
The text
As transmitted.
098
WFUS52 KCAE 052110
TORCAE
SCC009-075-052200-
/O.NEW.KCAE.TO.W.0009.220405T2110Z-220405T2200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Columbia SC
510 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Bamberg County in central South Carolina...
South central Orangeburg County in central South Carolina...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 510 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lodge, or 14 miles south of Bamberg, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Branchville around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ehrhardt.
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 3310 8113 3333 8066 3328 8060 3313 8089
3310 8089 3309 8088 3306 8090 3310 8094
3303 8108
TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 242DEG 32KT 3309 8099
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
gpl3 follow-up statements
297
WWUS52 KCAE 052123
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
523 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC009-075-052200-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220405T2200Z/
Bamberg SC-Orangeburg SC-
523 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BAMBERG AND SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTIES...
At 522 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Smoaks, or 14 miles southeast of Bamberg, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Branchville around 535 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 3333 8066 3328 8060 3313 8089 3310 8089
3309 8088 3306 8090 3310 8094 3310 8095
3311 8095 3313 8097 3317 8099
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 242DEG 32KT 3314 8087
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
gpl979
WWUS52 KCAE 052143
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
543 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC009-052152-
/O.CAN.KCAE.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220405T2200Z/
Bamberg SC-
543 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN 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 Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central South
Carolina.
LAT...LON 3319 8082 3320 8082 3320 8083 3321 8084
3324 8085 3333 8066 3328 8060 3328 8061
3318 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 242DEG 32KT 3323 8067
$$
SCC075-052200-
/O.CON.KCAE.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220405T2200Z/
Orangeburg SC-
543 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY...
At 542 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Reevesville, or near Saint George, moving northeast
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central Orangeburg County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building immediately.
&&
LAT...LON 3319 8082 3320 8082 3320 8083 3321 8084
3324 8085 3333 8066 3328 8060 3328 8061
3318 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 242DEG 32KT 3323 8067
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
gpl858
WWUS52 KCAE 052152
SVSCAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
552 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
SCC075-052202-
/O.EXP.KCAE.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220405T2200Z/
Orangeburg SC-
552 PM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 600 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.
LAT...LON 3319 8082 3320 8082 3320 8083 3321 8084
3324 8085 3333 8066 3328 8060 3328 8061
3318 8080
TIME...MOT...LOC 2152Z 242DEG 32KT 3327 8059
$$
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, 5:15 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.