Officials confirm tornado occurred from Debby in SC coastal town

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A tornado caused by Debby has been confirmed in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, resulting in significant damage. Tornado warnings were issued early Tuesday morning, but officials have not yet confirmed the EF rating.

Keywords: Tornado, Moncks Corner, Debby

Source: WYFF News 4

Update At: 8/7/2024

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