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Tornado Watch Issued for SC & GA Counties
7 May
Summary
- Tornado watch in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday, May 7.
- Numerous counties in South Carolina and Georgia are included.
- Conditions are favorable for potential tornado development.

A tornado watch is now active for multiple counties throughout South Carolina and Georgia. This alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 2 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. The National Weather Service issues a tornado watch when conditions are conducive to tornado formation.
The storm system responsible for this alert is tracking eastward. Included in the tornado watch are counties such as Abbeville, Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens in South Carolina, and a significant number of counties in Georgia, including Banks, Barrow, Bartow, and Fulton. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates for any potential upgrades to a tornado warning.