Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:33PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 433 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Gainesville to near Toomsuba. Movement was east
at 25 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...
Livingston, Eutaw, York, Cuba, Boligee, Gainesville, Epes, Emelle,
The University Of West Alabama, Thornhill, Dug Hill, Tishabee, Boyd,
Allison, Bluffport, Coatopa, Kinterbish, Geiger, Old Mallard Airport,
and New Mount Hebron.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Sumter; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: