Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:19PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 619 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paulette, or 14 miles southeast of Macon, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Emelle, New West Greene, Panola, Geiger, Warsaw,
Payneville, New Mount Hebron, and Sumterville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov