Strong Storms Affecting Parts of Jefferson, Blount, & St. Clair Counties

Scott Martin | July 16, 2021 @ 7:04 pm

…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN BLOUNT…
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND WEST CENTRAL ST. CLAIR COUNTIES UNTIL 745
PM CDT…

At 700 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Clay, or near Trussville, moving northeast at 15 mph.

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

Locations impacted include…
Trussville, Gardendale, Moody, Oneonta, Springville, Cleveland,
Dallas, Center Point, Clay, Pinson, Argo, Locust Fork, Allgood,
Fairview, Nectar, County Line, Chalkville, Grayson Valley, Inland
Lake and Highland Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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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.