If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EDT for central South Carolina.

At 1154 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Barnwell State Park, or near Barnwell, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Barnwell, Bamberg, Denmark, Blackville, Rivers Bridge State Park, Ehrhardt, Hilda, Rowesville, Olar, Kline, Cope, Govan, and Bamberg County Airport.