Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:38PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:38pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cuba, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Livingston, York, Cuba, Epes, Boyd, The University Of West Alabama,
Bluffport, Coatopa, Kinterbish, Dug Hill, Tishabee, Old Mallard
Airport, Belmont, Lilita, Bellamy, I 20 Welcome Center At Cuba,
Whitfield, Ward, and Payneville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov