COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Whether it’s tornadoes, hurricanes or winter storms, South Carolina is no stranger to severe weather. Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) recognized the Palmetto State as being certified as Storm Ready. “South Carolina is only one of five Storm Ready states across the country. That’s a big initiative that South Carolina undertook over the past several…
The National Weather Service confirm that a weak tornado hit near Moore in upstate South Carolina on Saturday.
Six people are dead after at least 23 tornadoes tore through Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia on Thursday. One person died in Georgia, where officials are describing the damage southwest of Atlanta as “catastrophic.”
South Carolina might be one of the luckier southern states during this storm, as there were no tornadoes spotted. On the other hand, residents in states like Alabama and Mississippi weren’t as lucky.
The potential for severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Thursday has led the South Carolina Senate to not meet at all and the House to tell members to come only if they feel safe. Nearly all of South Carolina is under a moderate risk of severe storms with forecasters also saying there could be a few strong tornadoes.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In response to Monday’s tornadoes, the Red Cross of South Carolina is helping dozens left displaced by the storms. The American Red Cross says, as of Tuesday, they were helping around 200 people find shelter across the state. The American Red Cross spent Tuesday assessing damaged areas and connecting with families impacted. Officials says due to the COVID-19…
Severe storms heading east after slamming the Plains are so far being blamed for killing at least seven people in three states over the past two days.
More than 20 people have reportedly died and dozens more are still missing after an EF-4 tornado left parts if Alabama in ruins Sunday.
At least 23 people were killed in southeastern Alabama on Sunday after a slew of damaging tornadoes ripped through the area, officials said.
(ABC News) — At least three people were killed when a series of severe storms and tornadoes ripped through the South today, injuring more than 30 people and leaving behind a trail of destruction. Lamar County, Mississippi, Coroner Cody Creel confirmed one fatality there this afternoon. The victim’s identity has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. In Convent,…
