First published 10/10/2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 11:29:15 PM UTC

Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 7:17PM EDT until October 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

A tornado-capable severe thunderstorm with radar-indicated rotation was reported near Batesburg-Leesville, moving north at 25 mph, with areas of Lexington and Saluda Counties affected. The warning instructed people to take cover immediately.

Why it matters

The source directs people outdoors, in mobile homes, or in vehicles to move immediately to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 10/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceTornado Warning issued October 10 at 7:17PM EDT until October 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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