Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News is tracking severe weather in the Midlands Sunday. Heavy rains and possible severe thunderstorms are expected in the area. Stay with ABC Columbia on air and online for the latest updates. 8:45am-The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Lee Co., Sumter Co., Kershaw Co., and Richland Co. effective until 9:45am 8:06am- The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WARNING for Fairfield and Richland Counties until 8:15am 7:25am-The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Calhoun Co., Newberry Co., Saluda Co., Orangeburg Co., Lexington Co., and Richland Co. effective until 8:55am 6:42am-The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Newberry Co., Saluda Co., and Lexington Co. effective until 7:42am. 6:22am- According to the National Weather Service a TORNADO WATCH has been issued for much of the Midlands until 2pm Sunday afternoon.   Categories: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, News, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter ...read more read less