Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:45am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 1245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gainesville, or 13 miles north of Livingston, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Epes, Emelle, and Sumterville.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 20 and 27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov