Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 12:20PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1220 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sylvan Springs, or near Hueytown. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Bessemer, Hueytown, Fairfield, Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Adamsville,
Brighton, Sylvan Springs, Mulga, Maytown, North Johns, Edgewater,
Concord, McDonald Chapel, Dolomite, and Birmingport.
This includes Interstate 59 between mile markers 115 and 118.
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:
Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov