Bamberg, SC – A tornado watch remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening for Bamberg and Barnwell counties in central South Carolina. This alert includes the cities of Bamberg, Barnwell, Blackville, Denmark, and Williston.
According to the National Weather Service, the tornado watch was issued at 6:35 PM EDT on Monday, April 7, 2025. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay alert and be prepared for possible severe weather, including tornadoes.
The tornado watch also extends to southeast Georgia, with several counties including Bryan, Chatham, and Jenkins under alert until 8 PM. The weather service warned that the potential for severe thunderstorms may increase throughout the evening.
Authorities recommend residents monitor local news and weather stations for updates, seek shelter if conditions worsen, and avoid traveling in affected areas until the watch expires.
