Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:44PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kinterbish, or 7 miles south of York. 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...
Livingston, York, Cuba, Kinterbish, Old Mallard Airport, I 20 Welcome
Center At Cuba, Whitfield, and Ward.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov