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Severe Weather hitting the Midlands: Tracking the storms Live updates

Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan tracking severe weather impact
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking severe weather. John says expect a strong line of storms to blow through from Northwest to Southeast from roughly 4pm-8pm. We can expect possible tornadoes, damaging winds and localized flooding, according to John. The main concern could be flooding in the area, due to rainfall amounts over several hours. ABC Columbia’s Tyler…
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Officials: West Columbia Riverwalk Park, Carraway Park playground closed due to flooding

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the city of West Columbia say Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, and the Carraway Park Playground are temporarily closed due to impending inclement weather and flooding. Officials say when the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is clear, the city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park is open to the public. Carraway Park…
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SCDOT advises drivers to travel only when necessary, use caution during storm

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: SCDOT Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Some areas of South Carolina are already seeing some of the severe storms expected to hit the Columbia the hardest in the next few hours according to ABC Columbia Meteorologist John Farley. While several school districts have released students from school early, and after school activities have been canceled in various districts, the storm…
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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…