Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:09PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
southwestern Birmingham, moving 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...
Southwestern Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain
Brook, Fairfield, Midfield, Lipscomb, Patton Creek, Regions Field,
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Ross Bridge, Bluff Park, The Summit,
Riverchase Galleria, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, Five Points
South, Cahaba Heights, and Birmingham Zoo.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 249 and 259.
Interstate 459 between mile markers 9 and 20.
Interstate 59 near mile marker 117.
US Highway 280 between mile markers 1 and 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
This storm 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov