Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bibb, Shelby, Talladega Co. Until 6:00 pm

Scott Martin | April 24, 2021 @ 5:39 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southwestern Talladega County in east central Alabama…
Shelby County in central Alabama…
Northeastern Bibb County in central Alabama…

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 537 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Oak Mountain Amphitheater to near West Blocton,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include…
Hoover, Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo,
Columbiana, Wilsonville, Indian Springs Village, Harpersville,
Westover, West Blocton, Wilton, American Village, Oak Mountain
State Park, Maylene, Oak Mountain Amphitheater, Riverchase and
University Of Montevallo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Birmingham.

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.