Strong Storm Approaching Central Sumter Co.

| March 31, 2021 @ 10:56 am

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY UNTIL 1130
AM CDT…

At 1053 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Porterville, or 9 miles north of Lauderdale, moving east at 50 mph.

Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include…
Livingston, Epes, Emelle, Bluffport, Boyd, The University Of West
Alabama, Payneville, Belmont and Sumterville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

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.

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