Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 3:31PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
western Birmingham, moving southeast at 5 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...
Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Fairfield,
Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Lipscomb, Mulga,
Birmingham Fairgounds, B.j.c.c., Edgewater, Five Points South,
Ensley, Legion Field, U.A.B. Campus, Samford University, and
Birmingham Southern College.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 254 and 264.
Interstate 59 between mile markers 117 and 127.
US Highway 280 between mile markers 1 and 2.
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