COLUMBIA, S.C. — Severe thunderstorms rolled through the area Thursday afternoon, but while a tornado warning was issued, it's not clear yet if a twister actually touched down.
The storms began rolling through the Midlands around 4 p.m., with the first severe thunderstorm warnings issued around 4:20 p.m.
Around 5:40 p.m., a tornado warning was issued for Richland and Lexington Counties. The National Weather Service confirmed that radar indicated a tornado west of Lexington, but so far, there's been no confirmation that a twister actually struck the ground.
A video submitted to WLTX showed a large, ominous cloud in that area, but again, it offered no conclusive evidence.
There are reports of downed trees across the area, and some power outages. Lexington County Emergency Services said as of 6:50 p.m., they had no reports of damage to homes or injuries.
The trouble weather was triggered by a cold front that pushed into the Southeast. Now that the front is here, we'll see cooler conditions for the next few days, with lows dipping into the low 40s and possibly the upper 30s this weekend.