Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cuba, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
York, Cuba, Kinterbish, Old Mallard Airport, I 20 Welcome Center At
Cuba, 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