Tornado Warnings Across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Early Thursday morning, several counties in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) were issued tornado and flood warnings as they brace for the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene.
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The dangerous weather conditions have left hundreds without power across the region. As Hurricane Helene is set to sweep through later tonight, residents are urged to stay vigilant.
Counties Under Warning
- Columbia
- Edgefield
- McCormick
- Lincoln
Emergency services are on high alert, and residents are advised to take necessary precautions. An advisory from the National Weather Service indicates that as the storm approaches, conditions could worsen significantly, leading to potential tornado formation, particularly in the rain bands of the hurricane.
What Residents Should Do
Authorities recommend that residents prepare emergency kits, take shelter where indicated, and closely monitor weather updates. The community is reminded that tornadoes can develop quickly without much warning, underscoring the importance of being prepared.
Stay tuned for continuous updates on this developing weather situation.
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