March 15 Tornado Paths Across Georgia-Carolina

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By Ben Peine bpeine@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: Mar 17, 2008 at 6:29 AM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2008 at 8:15 PM EDT

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 will be a day to remember.  Five tornadoes covered ten counties over the CSRA.  Here's a summary of the historical Georgia-Carolina tornado outbreak..

Tornadoes:

1)  Northern McCormick County rated EF - 0, moved into northern Edgefield County increasing in strength to an EF - 1.

2)  North McDuffie County rated EF - 0, moved to northern Columbia County as an EF - 1, then to northern Aiken County (near Belvedere, Clearwater) strengthening quickly to an EF - 2 tornado, then continuing east through Barnwell County as an EF - 2, and into Bamberg County reaching EF -3 strength entering Orangeburg County.

3)  Jefferson County (near Wrens) rated EF - 2, moved into northern Burke County (near Keysville) still as EF - 1.

4)  Central Burke County (Burke's second tornado) near Waynesboro moved southeast as an EF - 1.

5)  Allendale County from the town of Martin to Fairfax as EF - 2.

ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE
EF0 65-85 MPH
EF1 86-110 MPH
EF2 111-135 MPH
EF3 136-165 MPH
EF4 166-200 MPH
EF5 201+ MPH

(Tornado Track Map)

  

9:45 AM Lakeshia wrote ...

Thank you for the warning call to Jefferson.

Wednesday, Mar 19 at 12:35 PM Dale Gingery wrote ...

I live in Wrens, and I would like to thank everyone for the quick response and the love for each other in a time of need. Hats off to you all.

Wednesday, Mar 19 at 6:52 AM Susie Poe wrote ...

Great Job! Thank you for the detailed reporting on the weather. We watched on TV until we lost the signal. Then tuned in to the radio 104.3. We were 5 miles from the one that crossed 3 on to 125 in Allendale County, SC. We got TV signal back and watched you until you went off. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe.

Tuesday, Mar 18 at 11:21 PM Terri wrote ...

Thank you for the warning call. We made it home just in time before the hail and wind started. You kept us up to date and never went off the air till EVERYONE in the area was all clear. Again THANK YOU!

Monday, Mar 17 at 1:46 PM William wrote ...

Thanks to the entire weather team! Bamberg County appreciates News 26 and their weather coverage of all local counties! Way to go!!

Monday, Mar 17 at 7:11 AM Julie wrote ...

Thanks for giving such a detailed report! Thanks to all the utility workers and volunteers- many from many different areas including Columbia and Sumter.

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