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Tornado Watch Issued for Midlands
Tropical Storm Lee created conditions for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a tornado watch for much of the Midlands until 8 p.m.Â
The watch includes Richland and Lexington counties.Â
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, according to the Weather Service.
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Tropical Storm Lee caused instability in the atmosphere, creating conditions favorable for tornadoes and isolated severe thunderstorms, .
The forecast for today calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms through 5 p.m.Â
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