Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 303 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Splash Adventure to near
Helena. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alabaster, Bessemer, Helena, Splash Adventure, Maylene, McCalla,
Siluria, Promenade Tannehill, Bessemer Airport, Lake Cyrus, Bent
Brook Golf Club, and McAdory.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 459 between mile markers 1 and 8.
Interstate 59 between mile markers 105 and 111.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov