South Carolina Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 10-10-2026 13:51

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:51PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 10, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... * Until 515 PM EDT. * At 450 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Barnwell, moving north at 25 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 tornadic storm will be near... Barnwell around 455 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Barnwell County Airport.
Instruction: 
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:15 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:15 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Barnwell, SC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov