EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning: Blount & Jefferson County Until 9:30 PM

Scott Martin | April 12, 2020 @ 8:39 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Blount County in central Alabama…
Northern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 835 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Smith Dam to near Sumiton to 6 miles south of Gorgas
Steam Plant, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include…
Northern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Leeds, Fultondale,
Oneonta, Sumiton, Blountsville, Cleveland, Dallas, Center Point,
Clay, Pinson, Tarrant, Adamsville, Warrior, Kimberly, Graysville,
Morris and Brookside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Alabama. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until midnight CDT
for central Alabama.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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

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.