Tornado

Tornado Safety Tips

COLUMBIA S.C (WOLO)- The Midlands were struck with a surprise Sunday evening when sighting of tornado’s and heavy storms hit the area. Would you know what to do if a tornado crossed your path? If not, here are a few safety tips to help you to be better prepared in the event you are encountered by a twister. First you…

Tornado Confirmed in Union County from Monday

UNION, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the National Weather Service confirm an EF 1 Tornado touched down in Whitmire in Union County Monday. During the storm, a mobile home was flipped over. According to the Union County Coroner, 66 year old J.C. Matthews Jr. was killed. The Union County Sheriff, David Taylor, said Matthews’ home flipped several times. Categories: Local News,…

Advisory: Tornado Watches

NWS/Jonathan Kennedy Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A tornado watch has been issued for several counties throughout the state until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24. A WATCH means meteorological conditions are conducive to spawning a tornado. At present NO tornado has been sighted. Also be aware that as this front moves through our area we will experience high winds and higher wind…