Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:44PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 644 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
York, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Livingston, York, Cuba, Boyd, Coatopa, Kinterbish, Old Mallard
Airport, Lilita, Bellamy, I 20 Welcome Center At Cuba, Whitfield,
Ward, and Payneville.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 1 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov