Strong Storm Affecting Parts Of Walker, Blount, & Jefferson Counties
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALKER…
SOUTHWESTERN BLOUNT AND NORTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM CST…
At 305 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Graysville to Mulga to Concord. Movement was
northeast at 55 mph.
Pea size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include…
Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Fultondale, Sumiton,
Dora, Dallas, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Clay, Pinson, Tarrant,
Adamsville, Argo, Warrior, Kimberly, Graysville, Morris, Sylvan
Springs and Brookside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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