Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 12 at 9:56AM EDT until March 12 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 955 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ballentine, or near Irmo, moving east 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...
Columbia and Irmo around 1000 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include White
Rock, Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray Marina, and Upper Richland Fire
Station.
This includes Interstate 26 between mile markers 92 and 101.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Fairfield, SC; Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov