The National Weather Service survey team released their report this evening confirming that 3 EF-0 tornadoes touched down in the counties of Richmond and Lancaster last night.
The first tornado occurred from 8:53 PM until 9:08 PM, tracking from southeast of Newland to Naylors Beach and then across Route 360. Maximum winds were 70 to 80 mph, with a path width of 100 yards, and the tornado was on the ground for 6 miles.
The second tornado occurred from 9:28 PM to 9:38 PM, tracking just north-northeast of Sharps. Maximum winds were 70 mph, with a path width of 50 yards, and the tornado was on the ground for 3.5 to 4 miles.
The third tornado occurred from 9:51 PM to 10:06 PM, tracking from Mollusk to Ottoman. Maximum winds were 60 to 70 mph, with a path width of 50 yards, and the tornado was on the ground for 4 miles.
More severe weather is possible on Saturday. Stay with CBS 6, The Weather Authority. -Zach
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