Barnwell County, South Carolina, Saturday, October 10, 2026

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:40PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central South Carolina.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:35PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 534 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Savannah River Site, moving north at 20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Barnwell and south central Aiken Counties, including the following locations... Savannah River Site K Complex.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:34PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 534 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Williston, or 15 miles north of Barnwell, moving north at 30 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 tornado will be near... Aiken State Park around 540 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve and Windsor.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:33PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 533 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Williston, or 14 miles north of 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Barnwell County.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:27PM EDT until October 10 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central Barnwell County in central South Carolina... East central Aiken County in central South Carolina... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 526 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Williston, or 11 miles north of Barnwell, moving north at 30 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... Williston around 530 PM EDT. Aiken State Park around 535 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Aiken Gopher Tortoise Heritage Preserve, Windsor, and Elko.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:23PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 522 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Savannah River Site, moving north at 20 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... Savannah River Site around 530 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Savannah River Site K Complex and Snelling.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:23PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 522 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Williston, or 9 miles north of 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 tornado will be near... Williston around 530 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:17PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 517 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Williston, or 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 tornado will be near... Williston around 520 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:12PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been reissued for Barnwell County and is in effect until 545PM. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather information. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central South Carolina.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:09PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 509 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located over 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... Williston around 515 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elko.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:09PM EDT until October 10 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Burke County in east central Georgia... Southwestern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... South central Aiken County in central South Carolina... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 508 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Millett, or 8 miles southeast of Plant Vogtle, moving north at 20 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... Savannah River Site around 520 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Savannah River Site H Canyon, Savannah River Site K Complex, Girard, and Snelling.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:06PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 505 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Barnwell, moving north at 20 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 tornado will be near... Barnwell around 510 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Barnwell County Airport.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 5:00PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 500 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over 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 tornado will be near... Barnwell around 505 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Barnwell County Airport.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:52PM EDT until October 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 452 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado 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. Locations impacted include... Kline.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:51PM EDT until October 10 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

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.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:44PM EDT until October 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 444 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Appleton, or 7 miles south of Barnwell, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters 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. Locations impacted include... Kline.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:41PM EDT until October 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

At 440 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Appleton, or 7 miles northwest of Allendale, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters 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. Locations impacted include... Kline.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 4:30PM EDT until October 10 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC”

TORCAE The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Barnwell County in central South Carolina... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 428 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Appleton, or near Allendale, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Barnwell County, including the following locations... Kline.

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.