Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 12 at 9:52AM EDT until March 12 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:52am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
TORCAE
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Lexington County in central South Carolina...
West central Richland County in central South Carolina...
* Until 1015 AM EDT.
* At 951 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, 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, Lexington, West Columbia, Irmo, St. Andrews, Oak Grove,
Highway 6 at Lake Murray Dam, Columbia International University,
Harbison State Forest, and Riverbanks Zoo around 955 AM EDT.
Forest Acres and Five Points around 1005 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Island, Seven Oaks, and Eau Claire.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3.
Interstate 20 in South Carolina between mile markers 60 and 71.
Interstate 26 between mile markers 101 and 110.
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.
This Tornado Warning includes portions of Lake Murray. Boaters, move
to shore and take shelter on the lowest floor of the closest sturdy
building!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 10:15 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 10:15 AM 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:
Lexington, SC; Richland, SC
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov