Active Strong Storms Affecting Jefferson County

Scott Martin | August 7, 2017 @ 5:37 pm

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
535 PM CDT MON AUG 7 2017

ALZ024-072300-
Jefferson AL-
535 PM CDT MON AUG 7 2017

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY
UNTIL 600 PM CDT…

At 535 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Birmingham Fairgounds, or near Fairfield, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Birmingham, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Gardendale,
Irondale, Leeds, Fairfield, Fultondale, Center Point, Pleasant Grove,
Pinson, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Morris, Brookside, Mulga,
Ketona Lakes and Birmingham Fairgounds.

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: Archived Warnings

About the Author (Author Profile)

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.