Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa Co. Until 6 am

Scott Martin | May 27, 2024 @ 5:23 am

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in central Alabama. Here are the details:

Affected Areas:
North central Chilton County in central Alabama
Southeastern Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama
Western Shelby County in central Alabama
Bibb County in central Alabama
South central Jefferson County in central Alabama

Duration: The warning is in effect until 6:00 AM CDT.

Current Situation: At 5:19 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near West Blocton, approximately 10 miles north of Centreville. The storm is moving east at a speed of 50 mph.

Hazard: The main hazard associated with this severe thunderstorm is 60 mph wind gusts.

Source: The information is based on radar indications.

Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations Impacted: The following areas are expected to be impacted by the severe thunderstorm: Southern Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Brent, Columbiana, Centreville, Jemison, Holt, Indian Springs Village, Lake View, Brookwood, Coaling, and Vance.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your safety, it is advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Please stay safe and take necessary precautions during this severe weather event.

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.