Severe T-Storm Warning for Jefferson & Walker Co. Until 5:00 pm

Scott Martin | April 24, 2021 @ 4:34 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southeastern Walker County in central Alabama…
Northwestern Jefferson County in central Alabama…

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 431 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gorgas, or
near Cordova, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Adamsville, Graysville, Parrish, Sipsey,
West Jefferson, Gorgas Steam Plant, Rocky Hollow, Burnwell, Beloit,
Quinton, Gorgas, Lynns Park, Sayre, Goodsprings, Barney, Empire and
Miller Steam Plant.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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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.