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‘Find shelter, don’t drive through flooded roads’ advises SCEMD ahead of severe weather

As severe weather rolls into the area, it's important to make sure you and your family are prepared for any possible tornadoes or floods.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As severe weather rolls into the area, it’s important to make sure you and your family are prepared for any possible tornadoes or floods. “The smallest thunderstorm can do a lot of damage when it comes to your home, your personal property, your family’s safety,” said Derrec Becker, Chief of Public Information with the South…
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Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracking afternoon storms

John Farley, Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on your severe weather forecast. According to John, you should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing through in the afternoon-evening. The storms will have the capability of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and possibly tornadoes. Follow @FarleyWeather for updates….
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Comedy House cancels ‘Wild Out Columbia’ show due to storm

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: The Comedy HouseColumbia,SC  (WOLO)— With the threat of severe storms headed to the area, exoected to bring heavy downpours, strong wind gusts, and tornado watches now in effect until 8PM, the Comedy House has made the decision to postpone tonight’s ‘Wild Out Columbia’ show. ‘Wild Out Columbia’ has now been rescheduled to take place Thursday March 5th, 2020. If…
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Severe weather is headed our way Tyler Ryan has the latest

Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Many schools and businesses are closed as the potential for severe weather is in our area. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding. Here are some helpful tips: Develop an emergency plan based…
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Prepare for severe weather Thursday: ABC Columbia Forecast

John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on severe weather: A line of very strong storms will blow through on Thursday afternoon-evening. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, locally flooding rain, and potentially tornadoes as well. You should look for rain, heavy at times, on Thursday with a strong line of thunderstorms blowing…