MIDLANDS REGION

Oct 02 2024WEATHER

The Quiet Aftermath: Tornadoes After Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene hit Florida, it was a Category 4 storm with winds up to 140 mph. But the real story unfolded later in South Carolina's Midlands region. Two tornadoes, an EF-1 and an EF-0, touched down, causing damage and disruption despite their relatively weak strength. The first twister hit Cordova, near Orangeburg, while the second struck Wedgefield and Shaw...

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