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Barnwell County tornado upgraded to EF-2 after damage survey
Original: Barnwell County tornado upgraded to EF-2 after finding stronger storm damage
The National Weather Service has upgraded the tornado that struck Barnwell County, South Carolina to an EF-2 rating after survey teams found evidence of stronger damage than first assessed. EF-2 storms carry winds of roughly 111 to 135 miles per hour, capable of tearing roofs off homes and snapping large trees. Residents and local officials are reviewing the revised rating as cleanup continues.
Why now: A damage survey revised the tornado's strength upward, which matters to affected residents and storm coverage in South Carolina.
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