Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 6:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 609 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Bull City to American
Village. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alabaster, Bessemer, Hueytown, Calera, Montevallo, Wilton, North
Johns, Splash Adventure, American Village, University Of Montevallo,
Maylene, Concord, McCalla, Promenade Tannehill, Weller, Bent Brook
Golf Club, McAdory, and Dogwood.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov