Strong Storms Affecting Jefferson & Shelby Co.

Scott Martin | June 9, 2020 @ 2:49 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND
SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT…

At 247 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Greystone, or near Leeds, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include…
Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Leeds, Chelsea, Indian Springs Village,
Highland Lakes, Fowler Lake, Vandiver, The Summit, Lake Purdy, Brook
Highland, Greystone, Meadowbrook, Mount Laurel, Cahaba Heights, Oak
Mountain State Park, Grants Mill Road Bridge, Sterrett, Hoover
Veterans Park and Shoal Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.