Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Sumter County, AL
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NWS Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Sumter County in west central Alabama until 7:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- west central Alabama
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Birmingham AL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Birmingham AL on August 26 at 6:48 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 2026-08-26T18:48:00-05:00 until 2026-08-26T19:30:00-05:00.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Sumter County in west central Alabama. Locations impacted include Livingston, York, Cuba, Boyd, The University Of West Alabama, Coatopa, Kinterbish, Old Mallard Airport, Lilita, Bellamy, I 20 Welcome Center At Cuba, Whitfield, Ward, and Payneville.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 6:48 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near York, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts (radar indicated). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Hail up to 0.75 inch (radar indicated).
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 7:30 PM CDT on August 26.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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