Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
York, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Gainesville, Epes, Emelle, Boyd, Panola, The
University Of West Alabama, Bluffport, Coatopa, Kinterbish, Dug Hill,
Geiger, Old Mallard Airport, Warsaw, Sumterville, Lilita, Bellamy,
and I 20 Welcome Center At Cuba.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov