Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cooksville, or 9 miles southwest of Aliceville. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Memphis, New West Greene, Panola, Geiger, Gainesville Lake
Campground, Warsaw, and Cochrane.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pickens; Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov