Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Sumter County Saturday
Posted on AllSides May 25th, 2024
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On Saturday at 3:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 4:30 p.m. for Sumter County. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 3:55 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Emelle, or 8 miles northwest of Livingston, moving southeast at 15 mph," says the weather service. "Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees." Locations impacted by the warning include Livingston, Epes, Emelle, The University Of West Alabama, Boyd and...