Strong Storm Moving Through Sumter County

Scott Martin | March 16, 2021 @ 10:05 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN SUMTER COUNTY UNTIL
1045 PM CDT…

At 958 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tamola, or near Lauderdale, moving east at 35 mph.

Pea size hail and winds up to 40 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include…
Livingston, York, Cuba, Epes, Boyd, The University Of West Alabama,
Bluffport, Coatopa, Old Mallard Airport, Lilita, Bellamy, I 20
Welcome Center At Cuba and Payneville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.