Clemson Tornado - August 26, 2008

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that two tornadoes swept through Clemson and Townville on Tuesday afternoon.

Meteorologists said the first tornado touched down in Hart County, Ga., near the Reed Creek area around 2 p.m. Tuesday. There it uprooted trees and damaged buildings, including a petting zoo that was set to open in September.

Forecasters said the funnel then traveled northeast across the state line and into Clemson, where it knocked down trees and power lines.

Meteorologists said this tornado was rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with winds between 86 and 109 mph.

The second tornado developed just east on Townville in Anderson County around 3 p.m. Tuesday. There it destroyed a garage and twisted trees, meteorologists said.

The weather service said the twister then moved from Anderson County into Pickens County and dissipated just south of Clemson.

Meteorologists said this tornado was rated an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with winds between 110 and 137 mph.

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[devinalanna]

where did you live?

[Legend813a]

Not anywhere near Clemson.

I live near Tampa, Florida.

[jshirkey56]

@devinalanna i live in westminster,sc it was scary

[yorkandpomona]

my papa lives in greenville

crazy video

tornadoes are insane

[DUKEisINyoFACE]

Just yesterday, a tornado came through Anderson, About 5 miles from my house. I was freaked out, because a couple hours before, there was tons of hail falling.

[hailgoblue087]

i go to clemson and actually live right across the street from the stadium.

the tornado apparently swept across the back of the stadium and tore up our intramural fields a little bit.

very nice video!

[HeadCase24]

Cool video, Thanks!

[dwljk]

was wondering if you were going to show the tornado that hit near here, guess clemson is close enough.

[WackaDoodleFreeZone]

Such fury mother nature carries upon us at times. Very cool tracking here, thanks for sharing it with us.