Tornado warning issued again for York County SC, weather service reports
A second tornado warning was issued for western York County Tuesday night, the National Weather Service said.
After York County tornado warning sirens were sounded earlier Tuesday afternoon around 5:45 p.m. the sirens again sounded around 8 p.m. after the weather service issued a second warning for western York County.
A tornado watch remains in effect for York, Chester and Lancaster counties through 2 a.m. Wednesday, the weather service said.
Chuck Haynes, York County Emergency Management Director, said at 6:30 p.m. the first storm weakened significantly before entering York County and no reports of damage or problems were reported.
The second warning included eastern Cherokee County and was issued after radar indicated conditions were possible for a potential tornado, according to the weather service.
The first tornado warning said: “Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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This story was originally published August 17, 2021 at 6:06 PM.
