Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:01AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 3:01am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
At 501 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kinterbish, or 12 miles south of Cuba, moving northeast at 20 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...
York, Kinterbish, and Ward.
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: