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EF0 Tornado — Clarendon, South Carolina

2024-09-26 · near Manning Clarendon Ar, Clarendon, South Carolina

1.3 mi

Path length

50 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A brief, EF0 tornado touched down along the northeastern side of

Lake Marion on Sept 26, 2024. The tornado began its life near

Russel Dr and produced minor tree damage along its path before

lifting north of Pearson Rd.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Helene formed in the NW Caribbean Sea on September 24. Helene moved northward into the Gulf of Mexico where it strengthened into a hurricane on September 25. During the day on September 26, Helene remained off the coast of Florida and an upper low over the southeast US led to strong moisture transport and strong forcing over the area. Heavy rain rates and training bands led to flash flooding developing. Increasing shear associated with the hurricane also led to the development of several tornadoes in heavy rain bands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207235. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.