Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Calera, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Calera, Montevallo, Jemison, and Minooka Park.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 223 and 229.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Shelby; Chilton
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov