Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 4:07PM CDT until August 9 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 407 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gardendale,
moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Birmingham, Gardendale, Irondale, Fultondale, Center Point, Pinson,
Tarrant, Graysville, Brookside, Cardiff, Birmingham Southern College,
Ketona Lakes, B.j.c.c., Kingston, Regions Field, Birmingham Airport,
Legion Field, Forestdale, Watson, and New Castle.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov