Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:02PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cooksville, or 18 miles northeast of De Kalb, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Panola, Geiger, and Warsaw.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
west central Alabama.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL